The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) in the Infectious Disease division. The successful candidate will help investigate the long term impacts of SARS/COVID-19 on the pediatric population. The position will involve consent and recruitment of children and families in a clinical practice at the Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Remington location. After designated patient visits, the RA will provide details to families regarding participation in the study and administer a survey. They will help store the survey in a manner compliant with privacy and safety protocols and share the data with the team. They will keep a running list of patients, following up with outreach biannually.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Screening, recruiting and consenting patients in a cohort study at the Johns Hopkins Community Physicians medical practice Remington.
  
• Administering survey study to participants.
  
• Obtaining saliva and/or blood samples from patients.
  
• Entering and storing patient baseline and survey data.
  
• Maintaining database of survey participants.
  
• Following up with survey participants biannually or annually, as directed.
  

Additional Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
  
• Works will in a collaborative, team-based setting.
  
• Demonstrates professionalism, cultural competence, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.

• Previous work or research experience with pediatric populations.
• Experience with RedCap or other database platforms.
• Experience obtaining informed consent from human subjects.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or Access; previous experience in health-related settings.
• Ability to be team oriented, flexible, and possess the ability to work independently.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($46,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ped Infectious Disease
Personnel area: School of Medicine