We are seeking a Research Assistant in the department of Urology. The 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. The range of duties includes but is not limited to patient recruitment/ interviews, data collection, data entry, merge and manipulate collected information, database management, create and run queries from various databases, and communicating with team members on the status of project(s).

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

Oversee day-to-day data collection for research study(ies), in support of a PI and research team.
Work consists of running and writing both standard and non-standard reports and analyzing routine data.
Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data.
Perform data collection, enter data into a computer database, clean and audit data using computer software to ensure accuracy in preparation of tables, generate and summarize data into reports to share with PI and research team, and Run routine and ad hoc reports from databases.
Prepare mandatory reports and documents/protocols as well as assist in grant writing.
Meet regularly with the PI and/or team leader to review data accuracy, shift reports, and overall study progress.
Conduct literature searches to support the manager and the PI.
Interact with clinicians and other gatekeepers to access the patient population.
Recruit research participants. Verify patient eligibility for studies. Interview patients. Collect patient specimens (e.g., blood draws, urine, or saliva) and other patient data. Schedule follow-up visits.
Maintain paper and computerized research files.
Prepare for and participate in audits and monitoring of studies.
Assist in preparation of IRB protocols and related documents.
Participate in weekly research group meetings; schedule meetings; create agendas; complete minutes.
Assist with laboratory tasks such as in vitro experiments on cultured cells or in vivo experiments on mice.

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

One year of related experience.
Master’s or advanced Degree
Prior experience with research data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.

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): Research Assistant (Urology)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($50,648 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Uro Urology Research
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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