Research Assistant; SOM, Pediatric Adolescent Medicine

Research Assistant

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team. The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine is recruiting for a part-time Research Assistant who will assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks involving the initiation and management of a study funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

• Run routine and ad hoc reports.
• Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
• Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
• Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
• Represent study team at study initiation/monitoring meetings.
• Monitor protocol enrollment goals and collaborate in the development of recruitment strategies to ensure accrual / retention within goal time frames
• May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
• May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
• Ensure and coordinate correct documentation of clinical study in medical record and appropriate protocol documents.
• May design and format papers/publications.
• May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
• Maintain tracking database/spreadsheet.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Knowledge of REDCap or similar software applications.
• Related research experience.
• Understanding of the informed consent process.
• Spanish language proficiency is a desired attribute.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Analytical Skills
  - Awareness
• Attention to Detail
  - Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis
  - Awareness
• Formatting and Layout Proficiency
  - Awareness
• Information Gathering
  - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications
  - Awareness
• Organizational Skills
  - Awareness

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