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Johns Hopkins University Research Program Assistant II in Baltimore, Maryland
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
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.