Research Assistant - 117158

Requisition ID: 117158

Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant. The Schaufeld Program for Prostate Cancer in Black Men is a unique program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with a tripartite mission to advance scientific understanding of aggressive prostate cancer in Black men and in all men; educate future and current scientists and healthcare professionals about the biological, environmental, socioeconomic, and other variables relevant to prostate cancer in Black men; and create a community-based and community-serving program that measurably

reduces the burden of prostate cancer in the Black communities of Baltimore and Washington DC.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Participation in prostate cancer research studies focusing on public-health disparities.
• Assist with study design of protocols and contributes to SOPs and MOPS.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data.
• Participate in development, testing, and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires for the efficient collection of data.
• Interact with clinicians and other gatekeepers to access the patient population.
• Maintain paper and computerized research files.
• Monitor and maintain supply of research supplies and order as needed.
• Participate in weekly research group meetings.
• Track study progress and create reports noting progress.
• Involvement in community-based initiatives in prostate cancer
• Participate in the selection of potential research participates in prostate cancer research studies.
• Attendance in educational seminars in the Johns Hopkins Doctoral Diversity Program (DDP)
• Enter data into a computer database; assist in implementing data validation and a data management plan.
  
  
  

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent college graduate with a record of successful completion of introductory biology and/or other science courses in college and commitment to and record of inclusionary conduct in work, educational, and social contexts
• Working towards application to medical or graduate school
• Have a sincere desire to serve populations affected by social inequities, including underrepresented groups.
• Desire to complete 1-2 years of laboratory or public health-based research on prostate cancer.
  
  
  

Classified Title: Research Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($23.75/hour targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am- 5 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Uro Urology 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.

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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.

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