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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine is looking to hire a
Clinical Research Assistant II to support the research team by implementing steps and processes of a clinical research protocol. The position will perform both administrative tasks related to day-to-day clinical research operations, and protocol-related duties requiring an understanding of research procedures.
The Clinical Research Assistant II will support the implementation and evaluation of a multi-year clinical trial evaluating an educational intervention for young adults (ages 19-26) with autism spectrum disorder (YAASD). This is a NIMH-funded study that will be conducted over 4.5 years, that will involve delivering a 10 total 12-week workshop courses during the grant period. The Resilience in Action (RiA) curriculum has been shown to build resilience, increase self-awareness of strengths and skills, build upon those skills, and promote the acquisition of new skills, to support YAASD in achieving their self-directed goals. Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Collect study data by recruiting and coordinating activities of study participants.
- Assist with administrative and scientific implementation of research protocols and programs.
- Utilize a basic understanding of the clinical study background and rationale to explain. the study to potential and current participants.
- Assist in developing recruitment strategy for one or more studies.
- Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment, e.g., print and web based. advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
- Create and maintain relationships with established programs at Hopkins and the community focused on providing autism services/care to young adults assist with participant recruitment
- Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
- Perform data entry and organize data in approved systems.
- Serve as liaison between study team and IRB for routine administrative matters.
- Prepare routine reports related to study accrual, study trends, efficiency-related issues.
- Train on facilitation of curriculum and facilitate in-person sessions with participants
- Contact participants to confirm, schedule, and retain.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
- One year of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Prior experience working with young adults and young people with disabilities as part of public health practice.
- Prior experience coordinating programs/research and/or clinical trial procedures.
- Qualitative, quantitative research skills.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Administrative Skills - Awareness
- Clinical Research - Awareness
- Clinical Research Knowledge - Awareness
- Data Entry - Awareness
- Data Collection and Reporting - Awareness
- Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
- Information Gathering - Awareness
- Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
- Organizational Skills - Awareness
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs. Classified Title: Clinical Research Assistant II Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($42,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F: 10am - 6pm FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine Personnel area: School of Medicine
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