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Under general supervision, we are seeking a casual Research Program Assistant (RPA) supports departmental research programs and/or clinical trials with study data collection and organization through the process of recruiting and conducting activities for one or more studies. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to patient interviews, data collection, data entry, organizing collected information, records management, and communicating with team members on the status of project. The RPA will work to recruit, screen, consent and enroll interested families. The RPA twill be trained to conduct home assessments including environmental air monitoring and dust sampling; perform clinical measures of pulmonary function (spirometry and exhaled nitric oxide); collect urine and microbiome samples and provide participants education on strategies designed to reduce allergens in their homes.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• General knowledge of the research and applies basic skills to administer assigned projects, and to identify situations requiring special attention.
• Conduct routine, in-home, patient visits requiring some weekday flexibility (8:30 a-5:00 p, 9:00 a-5:30 p, 10:00 a-6:30 p, or 11:00 a-7:30 p) and possibly an occasional Saturday workday.
• Prepare air pumps for home deployment and weigh dust filters upon return.
• Screen and assess eligibility criteria for potential study volunteers by phone, explain study procedures and obtain consent, coordinate/schedule patient follow-up appointments.
• Collect data from patient medical records and questionnaires administered in visits and participant's homes and by phone.
• Prepare and code data entry, enter and maintain databases. Monitors data quality and accuracy as required by research protocol. May run pre-established routine queries.
• Act as primary contact for study participants, which may include scheduling, confirming appointments.
• Ensure that case files and accompanying paperwork are organized and current.
• May perform routine clinical procedures, e.g., height, weight, etc.
• Clerical and other duties as assigned.
• Conduct home assessments including environmental air monitoring and dust sampling; perform clinical measures of pulmonary function (spirometry and exhaled nitric oxide); collect urine and microbiome samples and provide participants education on strategies designed to reduce allergens in their homes.

As needed, may be required to

• Use the JHU Clinical Research Management System (CRMS) to design clinical study tools. This will include design of study calendars and case report forms, all for use via a web-based research infrastructure.

• Literature search & organize data for research manuscripts, as needed.

• Prepare materials for submission of applications and renewals and maintain communication with the Johns Hopkins IRB, GCRC, and all related committees.

• Under supervision, perform Quality Assurance activities related to research protocols.

• Develop and modify case report forms as needed.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure SOPs are followed.

Requirements

• Travel to locations on/off campus including participant homes and partner organization.
• Flexible schedule including some evenings as stated and occasional weekend hours (no more than possibility 1 day per 2-3 months).

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Maintain high level of motivation for job functions with positive attitude.
• Experience in using a personal computer.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Highly attentive to detail and deadlines.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• All IRB-required courses must be completed, and appropriate exams passed with necessary certification within 2 weeks of start date.

Physical Requirements 

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Assisting patients during evaluations within crowded clinical environment.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Ability to move about.

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Some related experience.
• Valid driver's license and accessibility to reliable Transportation.
• Weekend and evening availability. 

• Experience in a clinical or clinical research environment preferred.
• Some college courses preferred.
  

• Undergraduate training.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.00-$18.90-$22.50 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Varies, 40hrs 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​Johns Hopkins Bayview 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Pulmonary 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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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If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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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