Research Program Assistant/Phlebotomist
Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland

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Research Program Assistant/Phlebotomist
We are seeking a Research Program Assistant/Phlebotomist who will work with the Pulmonary Department at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Will be primarily involved in basic data collection and management, and coordinating study visits for several research projects related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. The Research Program Assistant will screen and recruit potential study participants according to protocol's inclusion and exclusion criteria. Will work directly under the supervision of the research nurse and research coordinators.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform phlebotomy and process specimens for multiple studies.
  • Data entry, management and calculations using computerized database, word processing and spreadsheet software; review data input for accuracy and completeness. Call patients with reminders of their appointments.
  • Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.
  • Administer standardized surveys to research subjects or their proxies via phone, or via in-patient, clinic or home visits.
  • Assist in preparation of data reports for IRB, funding agencies, and other research sponsors.
  • Maintain logs of patient screening, and data collection.
  • Maintain filing system for electronic and paper-based records.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA and IRB regulations and guidelines.
  • Actively communicate and update supervising coordinators and/or faculty on patient data collection and entry status via verbal and written communication.
  • Have initiative in anticipating and responding to staff and research subjects' needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.
  • Maintain high level of motivation for job functions with positive attitude.
  • Attend group meetings and investigator's meetings as necessary.
  • Communicate with study sponsors, coordinators and collaborators.
  • Work independently and under the direction of the research nurse and study coordinator to ensure successful completion of the clinical research study.
  • Proactively seek to improve or optimize work flow and discuss with coordinator/supervisor as appropriate.
  • Conduct processes involved in study subject enrollment, including obtain informed consent from eligible patients and proxies, and randomization procedures.
  • Conduct ECG, spirometry, vitals assessments on enrolled research participants of patients.
  • Escort patients through hospital during their research visit.
  • Set up and take down equipment for patient testing.
  • Assist in preparing study documents for IRB submission, including maintaining regulatory binders.
  • Maintains quality assurance of study procedures and blinding throughout the study.
  • Follow all written and unwritten study practices, procedures and protocols.
  • Organize and file participant records; prepare and maintain study materials.
  • Schedules and coordinates study related procedures on a timely basis.
  • Assists other research team members in performing their tasks.
  • Demonstrates and serves as a role model for a positive work environment, including high motivation, positive attitude, and good judgment, tact, and sensitivity in all interpersonal interactions with all research staff, investigators, students and participants.


Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Phlebotomy experience required.
  • Some related research or data collection experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience.*


* JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. 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.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Verbal and written English proficiency.
  • Proficient in MS office applications, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong organization skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
  • Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.


Classified Title: Research Program Assistant

Working Title: Research Program Assistant/Phlebotomist
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.50/hr (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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