Research Program Assistant/Phlebotomist

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Nov 02, 2024
TheDepartment of Epidemiology is seeking a Research Program Assistant/Phlebotomist, to be responsible for administering questionnaires, blood draws, and HIV Rapid testing within the research clinic for the ALIVE Study, a longitudinal study of HIV infection among people who inject drugs (PWID) and substudies. This position reports to the Clinic Director. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Implement and adhere to study protocols. Obtain informed consent from research participants. Administer questionnaires and functional assessments/vital signs to participants in the ALIVE study and sub-studies. Enter participant data and maintain clinical database. Monitor data quality and accuracy as required by research protocols. Cross trained to cover for the receptionist, support substudies within ALIVE and administer HIV Rapid testing. Adhere to the highest clinical and research standards which include HIPPA rules to protect the confidentiality of health-related information. Clerical duties as assigned. Complete lab requisitions and transmittals. Perform blood and urine collection procedures for the ALIVE study and substudies. Process and package specimens. Transport specimens to lab. Coordinate and respond to lab inquiries. Maintain and track lab supply needs. Perform other duties as assigned. Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Phlebotomy skills required. Knowledge of HIV infection & AIDS, Hepatitis C and drug using & medical terminology associated with HIV disease. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience in human subjects' research and survey administration strongly preferred. 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. Classified Title: Research Program Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title):Research Program Assistant/Phlebotomist Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Exempt Status:Non-Exempt Location:School of Public Health - East Baltimore Campus Department name: 10001101-Epidemiology Personnel area: School of Public Health