Research Assistant (Urology)

We are seeking a Research Assistant in the department of Urology. The Research Assistant oversees 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 range of duties includes but is not limited to patient recruitment/ interviews, data collection, data entry, merge and manipulate collected information, database management, create and run queries from various databases, and communicating with team members on the status of project(s).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• May design and format papers/publications.
• May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Oversee day-to-day data collection for research study(ies), in support of a PI and research team.
• Work consists of running and writing both standard and non-standard reports and analyzing routine data.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data.
• Perform data collection, enter data into a computer database, clean and audit data using computer software to ensure accuracy in preparation of tables, generate and summarize data into reports to share with PI and research team, and Run routine and ad hoc reports from databases.
• Prepare mandatory reports and documents/protocols as well as assist in grant writing.
• Meet regularly with the PI and/or team leader to review data accuracy, shift reports, and overall study progress.
• Conduct literature searches to support the manager and the PI.
• Interact with clinicians and other gatekeepers to access the patient population.
• Recruit research participants. Verify patient eligibility for studies. Interview patients. Collect patient specimens (e.g., blood draws, urine, or saliva) and other patient data. Schedule follow-up visits.
• Maintain paper and computerized research files.
• Prepare for and participate in audits and monitoring of studies.
• Assist in preparation of IRB protocols and related documents.
• Participate in weekly research group meetings; schedule meetings; create agendas; complete minutes.
• Assist with laboratory tasks such as in vitro experiments on cultured cells or in vivo experiments on mice.

• 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.

• One year of related experience.
• Master’s or advanced Degree
• Prior experience with research data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.

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.

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (Urology)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($50,648 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8am-4:30pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview  
Department name: SOM Uro Urology Research   
Personnel area: School of Medicine