Job Req ID: 113096

Research Program Assistant II

The department of Health Behavior and Society is seeking a Research Program Assistant II (RPAII). Will contribute to the field activities for an ongoing community health project that measures prevalence of HIV, health and social issues, health-related behaviors and access to services among people who use drugs in the Baltimore metro region. Will be responsible for all phlebotomy-related aspects of the project and may conduct HIV testing and counseling. Additional duties may include the provision of referrals and participation in data collection activities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

* Perform blood draws and maintaining specimen logs.

* Administer HIV counseling and testing.

* Assist lab manager in liaising with the lab regarding blood samples and test results.

* Phlebotomy supply management

* Assure biohazardous material compliance.

* Occasionally assisting with data collection activities.

* Responsibility for ordering equipment and supplies.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

* Demonstrated experience working independently and ability to work well in an unstructured environment as well as part of a team.

* Strong attention to detail and protocol adherence, while maintaining flexibility to respond to multiple priorities.

* Demonstrated experience with study population and/or other marginalized populations.

* Familiarity with or interest in harm reduction and public health approaches to drug use and related risk reduction.

* Strong organizational skills and ability to interact with a variety of people.

* Proficiency in computer systems and electronic communications.

* Able to occasionally work flexible hours to accommodate protocol needs.

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications

* High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

* Two years related experience.

* Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

* Some college courses.

* Some related experience and interest in HIV and HCV.

* Experience with research or data collection activities.

* Phlebotomy certification.

* Experience with computers and data collection technologies.

* Prior experience or interest working with study populations and/or other diverse populations.

* Maryland HIV pre- and post-test counseling certification.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Other Some Saturdays 9am-12 pm, possibly two weekday evenings up to 7pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Public Health

Department name: HBS-Research Projects

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description 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 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.

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