Research Assistant

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Baltimore is seeking a Research Assistant to support the study team in the development of biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment monitoring of vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. The role involves patient interaction, data analysis, and collaboration with senior staff, requiring a Bachelor's degree and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to perform cognitive and neurological assessments.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrates activities with research team to carry out study.
• Screens participants for eligibility and schedules visits.
• Administers detailed cognitive and neurological assessments.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Job description

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We are seeking a Research Assistantwho under the direction of the Principal Investigator assists the study team with various duties including patient screen, patient scheduling, patient visit, cognitive assessment, clinical exam, MRI data collection and data analysis. The project will aim to develop biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment monitoring of small vessel disease related vascular cognitive impairment and dementia.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Integrates the day-to-day activities with other members of the research team to carry out the study.
• Screens the medical records of individuals who have agreed to be contacted for research through the Johns Hopkins electronic medical records.
• Contacts participants to conduct telephone screening to determine eligibility for enrollment, including eligibility for MRI.
• Coordinates scheduling of participants with senior staff.
• Coordinates car service for the subjects when applicable.
• Submits required paperwork so that laboratory tests and other research procedures related to the protocol can be completed, as scheduled.
• Administers detailed cognitive assessments in person.
• Administers a brief neurological assessment in person.
• Completes scoring of cognitive, neurologic and psychiatric assessments according to standard protocols.
• Assists subjects to exam room and prepares subjects for examination and/or research procedures. Prepares the examination or treatment areas before, during and after patient use.
• Completes clinical summaries and neuropsychological summaries for each participant based on standard procedures.
• Maintains accurate and up to date documentation on all subjects.
• Enters data in electronic database and checks data entry for accuracy.
• Anticipates daily changes in schedule, maintaining a smooth patient flow.

We are seeking a Research Assistantwho under the direction of the Principal Investigator assists the study team with various duties including patient screen, patient scheduling, patient visit, cognitive assessment, clinical exam, MRI data collection and data analysis. The project will aim to develop biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment monitoring of small vessel disease related vascular cognitive impairment and dementia.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Integrates the day-to-day activities with other members of the research team to carry out the study.
• Screens the medical records of individuals who have agreed to be contacted for research through the Johns Hopkins electronic medical records.
• Contacts participants to conduct telephone screening to determine eligibility for enrollment, including eligibility for MRI.
• Coordinates scheduling of participants with senior staff.
• Coordinates car service for the subjects when applicable.
• Submits required paperwork so that laboratory tests and other research procedures related to the protocol can be completed, as scheduled.
• Administers detailed cognitive assessments in person.
• Administers a brief neurological assessment in person.
• Completes scoring of cognitive, neurologic and psychiatric assessments according to standard protocols.
• Assists subjects to exam room and prepares subjects for examination and/or research procedures. Prepares the examination or treatment areas before, during and after patient use.
• Completes clinical summaries and neuropsychological summaries for each participant based on standard procedures.
• Maintains accurate and up to date documentation on all subjects.
• Enters data in electronic database and checks data entry for accuracy.
• Anticipates daily changes in schedule, maintaining a smooth patient flow.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($42,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Rad MR Research
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ .

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.