"Research Assistant (SOM - Pediatric Adolescent Medicine)"

We are seeking a Research Assistant to 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. The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine is recruiting for a Research Assistant who will assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks involving the initiation and management of a study funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

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.
• Represent study team at study initiation/monitoring meetings.
• Monitor protocol enrollment goals and collaborate in the development of recruitment strategies to ensure accrual / retention within goal time frames
• 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.
• Ensure and coordinate correct documentation of clinical study in medical record and appropriate protocol documents
• May design and format papers/publications.
• May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
• Maintain tracking database/spreadsheet
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Knowledge of REDCap or similar software applications.
• Related research experience.
• Understanding of the informed consent process.
• Spanish language proficiency is a desired attribute.

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
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($47,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F; 8:30- - 5pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine