Clinical Research Assistant II (Pulmonary)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,215 - 36,162; Part time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II to support clinical research activities in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves recruiting study participants and coordinating their activities as well as data management.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience; a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. The position offers flexible hours, casual employment, and a targeted hourly rate of $15.40, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect study data by recruiting and coordinating study participants.
• Utilize understanding of the clinical study to explain it to participants.
• Assist in developing recruitment strategies for studies.
• Implement recruitment techniques, e.g., advertisements and community events.
• Set up tools for data collection and study processes.
• Perform data entry and organize data in approved systems.
• Serve as liaison between study team and IRB.
• Prepare routine reports related to study accrual and efficiency.
• Contact participants to confirm, schedule, and retain.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Division of Pulmonary is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II who will support the research team by implementing steps and processes of a clinical research protocol. The position will perform both administrative tasks related to day-to-day clinical research operations, and protocol-related duties requiring an understanding of research procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect study data by recruiting and coordinating activities of study participants.
• Utilize a basic understanding of the clinical study background and rationale to explain the study to potential and current participants.
• Assist in developing recruitment strategy for one or more studies.
• Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment, e.g., print and web based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
• Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Perform data entry and organize data in approved systems.
• Serve as liaison between study team and IRB for routine administrative matters.
• Prepare routine reports related to study accrual, study trends, efficiency-related issues.
• Contact participants to confirm, schedule, and retain.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Details

• Classified Title: Clinical Research Assistant II
• Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC
• Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $26.25 HRLY ($15.40 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
• Employee group: Casual / On Call
• Schedule: Casual hours as needed, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Location: School of Medicine Campus
• Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
• Personnel area: School of Medicine