Clinical Research Assistant II (Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)

The Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II who reports to the Sr. Clinical Research Manager. 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 activities of study participants.
• Utilize a basic understanding of the clinical study background and rationale to explain. the study to potential and current participants.
• Assist in developing recruitment strategies for one or more studies.
• 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 in approved systems.
• Serve as liaison between study team and IRB for routine administrative matters.
• Prepare routine reports related to study accrual, study trends, efficiency-related issues.
• Contact participants to confirm, schedule, and retain.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Maintain current backups of research data and ensure the security and confidentiality of all study data.
• Organize data in approved systems and maintain study logs across multiple platforms and study phases.
• Administer questionnaires and clinical assessments under the direction of senior research staff.
• Collect, process, and handle urine specimens; support post-draw biospecimen handling, storage, and shipping preparation.
• Support participant communication and comfort during inpatient Clinical Research Unit (CRU) stays.

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills - Awareness
• Clinical Research - Awareness
• Clinical Research Knowledge - Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Data Collection and Reporting - Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Information Gathering - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - 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.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Assistant II  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $16.10 - $26.90 HRLY ($17,800 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: varies/ casual on call 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview  
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Behavioral Pharm Rserch Unit   
Personnel area: School of Medicine