Clinical Research Assistant II - Bangor, ME (DOM Infectious Disease)

John Hopkins University

We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II - Bangor, ME who will have a pivotal role in an NIH-funded research study and will be located in Bangor, ME. This position will specifically support a Respondent-Driven Sampling study based in Bangor, Maine, with primary responsibilities in participant enrollment, biological specimen collection, rapid infectious disease testing, and coordination with the Johns Hopkins research team. They will partner with local community-based organizations in Bangor, Maine, to address the ongoing outbreak of HIV among people who inject drugs. This position will work closely with the lead team in Baltimore to recruit research participants, collect and ship study specimens, perform rapid testing, and collect study data in accordance with study-specific procedures. The role will involve community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and field work. This position will also provide general administrative support for meetings/events, communications, and reporting as needed by the lead team.

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 Clinical Research Assistant II 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.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collect study data by recruiting and coordinating the activities of study participants.
  • Utilize a basic understanding of the clinical study background and rationale to explain. The study for potential and current participants.
  • Assist in developing a recruitment strategy for one or more studies.
  • Collect specimens for both rapid testing and laboratory processing. Ship specimens for additional testing.
  • 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 into a REDCap online database.
  • Serve as liaison between study team and IRB for routine administrative matters.
  • Prepare routine reports related to study accrual, study trends, and efficiency-related issues.

In addition to the duties described above

  • Administer informed consent procedures and surveys to study participants.
  • Perform venipuncture/blood draws in accordance with established protocols.
  • Conduct rapid HIV and HCV testing on-site following manufacturer and study guidelines.
  • Process biological specimens according to study protocols.
  • Package and ship specimens from the Bangor field site to Johns Hopkins University for storage, ensuring compliance with all shipping regulations for biological materials.
  • Maintain accurate records of participant enrollment, specimen collection, and test results.
  • Ensure compliance with human subjects research protocols and maintain participant confidentiality.

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

  • Phlebotomy experience.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Assistant II

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Clinical Research Assistant II - Bangor, ME (DOM Infectious Disease)

Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($25.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: M-F 6 hours per day

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Bangor, ME

Department name: SOM DOM Infectious Disease

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.

EEO is the Law

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the 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.

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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