The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a motivated individual interested in working on public health research projects. This work is focused on participant recruitment, retention, data collection and cross-site communication to improve health outcomes in Native communities.

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**

+ This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

_Serve as a Research Assistant for the Center’s field-based projects. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,_

+ 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 stakeholders to access the participant population.

+ Recruit research participants.

+ Verify participant eligibility for studies.

+ Interview participants.

+ Schedule follow-up visits.

+ Perform data collection.

+ Enter data into a computer database.

+ Generate and summarize data into reports to share with PIs and Study Physicians.

+ Maintain paper and computerized research files.

+ Assist with facilitation of 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.

This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis; the Research Assistant will perform other related duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

+ Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Native language speaker.

+ Knowledge of the community geography, ability to locate participant homes and navigate rural roads effectively and safely.

_Other_

+ 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.

**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.

Classified Title: Research Assistant

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: MD - Other Location

Department name: 10001145-Center for Indigenous Health

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.