Sr. Research Assistant (Pediatrics)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Sr. Research Assistant for a hybrid role at the School of Medicine Campus.

You will develop data collection tools and standard operating procedures, oversee data collection, and train staff while analyzing data under general oversight. Travel to up to four clinics across Baltimore to recruit participants, administer surveys, track responses, and assist with virtual father–infant observations and qualitative coding; manage data using Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Education/experience substitutions permitted per policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop data collection tools and SOPs for studies.
• Oversee data collection and training for staff.
• Recruit participants across clinics in Baltimore.
• Administer surveys and track responses throughout studies.
• Assist with data management using Excel/REDCap.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Electronic Office Tools

Information Gathering

Oral and Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

RedCap

Job description

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop data collection tools based on understanding of underlying study design.
• Participate in developing standard operating procedures for one or more studies.
• Design and set up standard operating procedures.
• Oversee data collection.
• Analyze data under general oversight and make data-driven recommendations.
• Oversee day-to-day activities and provide training for new staff on study.
• Conduct literature searches to pull background material and identify information relevant and applicable to research interest.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Travel to up to four clinics across Baltimore to recruit participants at maternity care settings.
• Responsible for administration of relevant surveys over the course of the respective studies.
• Assist with tracking of participants over time, including monitoring of responses in text messaging platform/study email account, and interim and end-of-study in-person and phone follow-up contact.
• Assist with conducting virtual father-infant observations, and qualitative coding and evaluation of observation recordings and training of students for coding and coding validation.
• Assist with data management for research, using Excel, RedCap, or similar system, and set up / monitor any additional database(s).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Two years 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.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Analytical Skills - Developing
• Attention to Detail: - Developing
• Electronic Office Tools - Developing
• Information Gathering - Developing
• Oral and Written Communications - Developing
• Organizational Skills - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Sr. Research Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Starting Salary Range: $42,330 - $74,110 Annually ($52,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine

Personnel area: School of Medicine