Research Assistant

The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a motivated individual interested in working on public health research projects. This work is focused on participant recruitment, retention, data collection and cross-site communication to improve health outcomes in Native communities.

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for various research studies at the site. The Research Assistant will interact with the investigators, collaborators, and participants in a research environment. This person will assist in carrying out research in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and patient follow-up over time.

• This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Serve as a Research Assistant for the Center's field-based projects. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

• Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
• Run routine and ad hoc reports from databases.
• Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data.
• Interact with clinicians and other stakeholders to access the participant population.
• Recruit research participants.
• Verify participant eligibility for studies.
• Interview participants.
• Schedule follow-up visits.
• Perform data collection.
• Enter data into a computer database.
• Generate and summarize data into reports to share with PIs and Study Physicians.
• Maintain paper and computerized research files.
• Assist with facilitation of site staff meetings.
• Prepare for and participate in audits and monitoring of studies.
• Assist in preparation of IRB protocols and related documents.
• Meet regularly with research staff and site manager to review data accuracy, enrollment reports, and overall study progress.
• Communicate study findings and updates to tribal leaders and community stakeholders.

This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis; the Research Assistant will perform other related duties as assigned.

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

• Native language speaker.
• Knowledge of the community geography, ability to locate participant homes and navigate rural roads effectively and safely.

• Current driver's license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
• May be required to float to other sites. Guidelines regarding travel time and project vehicle use will be clarified based on specific site needs.
• This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

• Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from participants.
• Proficiency 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.