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The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) is located administratively within International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The core activities housed at CIH include research studies of infectious diseases and behavioral health, and a training program.

The goals of the infectious disease prevention projects are to evaluate the impact and efficacy of research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for Native American families and communities. Study data results will focus on public health outcomes specific to the approved protocols at the worksite.

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for various research studies at the site. The Research Assistant will interact with the investigators, collaborators, and participants in a research environment. This person will assist in carrying out research in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and patient follow-up over time.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a Research Assistant for the Centers community-based infectious disease prevention projects.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
• Run routine and ad hoc reports from databases.
• Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data.
• Interact with clinicians and other gatekeepers to access the participant population.
• Recruit research participants.
• Verify participant eligibility for studies.
• Interview participants.
• Collect participant specimens (e.g., blood draws, urine, or saliva) and other patient data from a variety of sources.
• Schedule follow-up visits.
• Perform data collection.
• Enter data into a computer database.
• Clean data using computer software to ensure accuracy in preparation of tables.
• Generate and summarize data into reports to share with PIs and Study Physicians.
• Maintain paper and computerized research files.
• Assist with facilitation of weekly site staff meetings.
• Prepare for and participate in audits and monitoring of studies.
• Assist in preparation of IRB protocols and related documents.
• Meet regularly with research staff and site manager to review data accuracy, enrollment reports, and overall study progress.
• Communicate study findings and updates to tribal leaders and community stakeholders.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from participants.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing; excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Independent and self-motivated; highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.
• Current driver's license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
• May be required to float to other sites. Guidelines regarding travel time and project vehicle use will be clarified based on specific site needs.
• This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, tothe extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Certification as a registered Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency is preferred (e.g., National Center for Competency Testing, American Medical Technologists, American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, National Phlebotomy Association).

Classified Title: Research Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $16.75-$23.00-$29.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Other 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​JHU - Arizona 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Center for Indigenous Health  
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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