Job Description

Research Program Assistant Location Shiprock, NM :

The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) is located within International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The core activities housed at CIH include research studies of infectious diseases, behavioral and mental health, and various training programs. The CIH works in partnership with communities to promote Indigenous well-being and health leadership to the highest possible level.

The goals of the infectious disease prevention projects are to evaluate the impact and efficacy of research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for and with Native American families and communities. Study data results will focus on public health outcomes specific to the approved protocols at the worksite.

We are seeking a Research Program Assistant who will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for various research studies at the site, interacting 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.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

(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 Program Assistant for the Center's community-based infectious disease prevention projects.
• Responsible for clinical research procedures with study participants including screening for eligibility, informed consent, questionnaires, specimen collection and sample processing, with minimal supervision and in alignment with study protocols and site policies.
• Collect data from patient medical records and questionnaires, prepare and code data entry, enter and maintain databases. Monitors data quality and accuracy as required by research protocol. Ensure that case files and accompanying paperwork are organized and current.
• Act as primary contact for study participants, which may include scheduling, confirming appointments, and escorting/directing to various locations on campus.
• Transportation of and delivery of services to enrolled study participants as directed by community-based Investigators, supervisors and coordinators.
• Basic laboratory work including safe handling and processing of human biospecimens, as well as shipping preparation per study protocol.
• Complete all training and certification requirements for required research procedures in a timely manner.
• Provide follow-up services to individuals as outlined in the study protocol.
• Facilitation of community-based meetings and events including the small and large-group presentation of study approval requests, project progress and goals achieved.
• Work with the rest of the study team on duties related to the general conduct of the study and participate in staff meetings to review project goals and protocols.
• Travel to community-based training meetings on a regular basis with overnight travel as needed.
• Travel to other JHU worksites for intermittent or long-term duties as site needs dictate.
• Assist with the other Center-wide programmatic duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent, with some college courses preferred.
• Some related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and some related experience required.
• Native language speaker.
• Ability to translate technical medical terminology and concepts into relatable language and examples.
• Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in this community.
• Prior research experience.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: MD - Other Location Department name: 10001145-Center for Indigenous Health Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the 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 Completing Studies 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.

Background Checks 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.

Diversity and Inclusion 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.

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Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. 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. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit and all other JHU applicants should visit

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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