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The Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Assistant to assist with the implementation and conduct of clinical research protocols in the Movement Disorder Division. Requires frequent collaboration with the principal investigator and Research coordinators and nurses. High degree of self-motivation and the ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment is necessary. Required to comprehend IRB-approved study protocols and ensure regulatory requirements are followed. Recruits and coordinates research subjects as appropriate. Develops and maintains recordkeeping systems and procedures.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Provides support to the study team.

Assists with data collection, database development, and data entry.
Maintains confidential records of research trials.
Participates in recruiting and consenting eligible patients for clinical trials.
Contacts potential subjects either by letter or phone prior to hospital admission when appropriate.
Assists with laboratory specimen processing (pipetting, aliquotting), storage (-80 freezer), and shipment in accordance with appropriate regulations.
Attends in-services and external trainings, workshops, clinics, conferences, and other relevant programs for growth.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General computer skills/ability to be trained with software and data entry systems.
Previous exposure to clinical trials, biospecimen (blood, cerebrospinal fluid) processing and work within an academic setting are strongly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: Min $16.75 - Max $29.30 HRLY ($47,840 budgeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Neuro Movement Disorders
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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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