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Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will work under the supervision of Adrianna Moore and Kathleen Page, MD. We are looking for a highly motivated and committed individual to assist with multiple NIH-funded studies, PCORI, and Maryland Department of Health-funded programs aimed at improving services for underserved populations in Maryland. She/he will work in collaboration with the Latino Outreach team and Covid-19 Response Strategy led by Dr. Kathleen Page, as well as with multi-PI grants on HIV among African Americans and Latinos. She/he will assist with community events, including COVID-19 vaccination, testing mental health outreach, and research grants. Specific duties include planning all logistics and staffing events, data collection (surveys and qualitative research), quality assurance of protocol implementation, and coordination with appropriate staff.

This role provides excellent customer service and contributes to overall community engagement strategy development. She/he will be culturally aware, have a high level of emotional intelligence, and be highly organized. She/he will demonstrate excellent judgment in handling sensitive situations and be entrusted to build and sustain trust with the communities served. She/he works independently with a high degree of organization and dependability. This role provides opportunities for qualitative data analysis, literature review, and writing scientific manuscripts according to project requirements.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the team with participant recruitment and enrollment, literature searches, distributing home-based COVID-19 testing kits, implementing community interventions (mental health, HIV testing, and vaccination), and assisting with data collection.
• Plans and staff weekly COVID-19 events for testing, vaccination, and other related educational activities.
• Responsible for staffing and daily administrative operations including supplies, orientation, etc.
• Conducts research surveys by phone and at key community sites in Maryland.
• Serves as a resource for clinicians and community partners about protocol requirements.
• Participates in study meetings and provides updates on protocol implementation status and makes recommendations on operational issues.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Spanish-English bilingual.
• Life/community/work experience or knowledge regarding the Latino Community and infectious diseases (HIV and COVID-19) preferred.

Classified Title: Research Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($48,880 targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Infectious Disease Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/ .

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 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.

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.

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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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 [email protected] . 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/ .

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. 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. 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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