CO Research Program Assistant II

Job Req ID : 113833

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CO Research Program Assistant II

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Research Coordinator for the Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute Biorepository and Translational Research Service Center, we are seeking a who will be responsible for facilitating clinical research patient visits and data collection for a variety of studies being managed by the service center.

The position will support coordination of study start-up activities, the scheduling and preparation for scheduled patient visits, completing the informed consent of patients to approved study protocols, collection and / or processing of patient biospecimens through standardized procedures, assisting with data collection and clarification, and general administrative duties.

Responsible for coordinating informed consent and biospecimen collections across inpatient, outpatient, sterile procedural, and OR settings.

This position will work closely with all members of both the Urology and GU Oncology Programs, including PIs, research nurses, study coordinators, program managers, and financial managers.

Requires professionalism and adaptability at all times.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists clinical research staff with data collection, including obtaining medical records, lab results, diagnostic results, visit notes, data entry, and data clarification.
• Assists nursing staff to prepare for research patient visits. Helps with appointment scheduling, research kit preparation and inventory, and study orders delivery.
• Assists in the process of consenting research participants and the collection of biospecimens as outlined in approved protocols.
• Sets up protocol implementation tools, including visit checklists, research requisitions, meal and parking vouchers, and sample collection trackers.
• Learns and follows all study procedures and protocols.
• Assists with laboratory processing of patient specimens.
• Assists with data collection, data entry, and compiling of data for reports, publications, and presentations.
• Participates in routine group meetings and / or study-specific teleconferences.
• Performs general administrative tasks, including copying, faxing, maintaining office supplies, and errand running.
• Assists with study invoicing and reimbursement requests.
• Has working knowledge of and complies with Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines and SKCCC Clinical Research Office policies.
• Comfortable handling bodily fluids (blood, urine, rectal swabs, cheek swabs, bone marrow, etc.)
• While the primary schedule for this position is posted as 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, at times the research program assistant may be asked to report to work earlier due to collection coverage schedules.

In such instances, the ending of the workday would also be adjusted to ensure the length of the full workday is not altered.

Specific Requirements

• Must adhere to guidelines regarding honest reporting of sensitive and confidential patient information.
• Understands the importance / impact of data integrity in terms of patients, study results, costs, quality of service and scientific research in general.
• Regular contact with physicians, other health care personnel and occasionally, patients, requires the use of good judgment, tact and sensitivity.
• This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and consistent basis by the incumbent.

It should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are similar in nature and level of difficulty.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Two years related experience in coordination of medical or laboratory research.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training is not required, but prior experience / training is a plus. Candidates without this training must attend phlebotomy training (training to be provided at the cost of the employer)
• Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Outstanding organizational skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to understand and implement support for clinical trials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once, and effectively prioritize each.
• Requires outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins Universitys salary range for this position.

Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications.

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : .

Education and Experience Equivalency

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 Completing Studies

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.

Background Checks

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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