Research Assistant

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to join their Ophthalmology division. This role involves recruiting participants for vital research aimed at addressing health disparities in diabetic retinopathy care. You will collaborate closely with a renowned lab group, ensuring the smooth execution of research protocols and contributing to meaningful studies that impact community health. If you are passionate about research and eager to make a difference in healthcare, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and contribute in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Prior experience in Ophthalmology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for research studies.
• Maintain understanding of research protocols.
• Perform data entry and monitor completeness.

Skills

Data Entry

Patient Recruitment

Research Protocols

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Job description

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The division of Ophthalmology is seeking a Research Assistant to aid with the research studies aiming to help bridge health disparities and healthcare utilization in the ophthalmology department. The person will work with Dr. Cindy Cai’s lab group to help recruit patients to better understand the social determinants of health that impact health disparities in diabetic retinopathy care.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruitment of participants.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned research studies to execute research protocols.
• Recruitment of participants as outlined in assigned research studies and their respective protocols.
• Organization of study-related material.
• Perform data entry. Monitor for completeness of data entry for each participant.
• Participate in meetings to provide operational updates, report on issues, and make recommendations for resolutions.

The division of Ophthalmology is seeking a Research Assistant to aid with the research studies aiming to help bridge health disparities and healthcare utilization in the ophthalmology department. The person will work with Dr. Cindy Cai’s lab group to help recruit patients to better understand the social determinants of health that impact health disparities in diabetic retinopathy care.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruitment of participants.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned research studies to execute research protocols.
• Recruitment of participants as outlined in assigned research studies and their respective protocols.
• Organization of study-related material.
• Perform data entry. Monitor for completeness of data entry for each participant.
• Participate in meetings to provide operational updates, report on issues, and make recommendations for resolutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Ophthalmology (clinical care or research).
• Preferred bilingual in Spanish.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($56,212 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 5-25 hours per week as needed
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Oph Retina Service
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.

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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.

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