Phlebotomist (Epidemiology)

We are seeking a Phlebotomist (Research Assistant)oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Run routine and ad hoc reports.
• Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
• Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
• Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
• May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
• May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
• May design and format papers/publications.
• May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Collect blood specimens.
• Work with a repository of frozen specimens for epidemiological studies of infectious diseases.
• Perform phlebotomy at the study clinic.
• Enter data and generate Quest reports.
• Ship specimens to testing lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive phlebotomy skills, including centrifuge, pipet aid, phlebotomy sterile technique, and universal precautions.
• 2-5 years of phlebotomy experience and phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Analytical Skills - Awareness
• Attention to Detail - Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness
• Information Gathering - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Phlebotomist (Epidemiology)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours vary: Fewer than 27 hours/week, including evenings and some weekends.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: Epidemiology
Personnel area: School of Public Health