The Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a full-time Research Assistant (RA). The RA will work on a large national study about child health and development, with a cohort of families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Participant interaction will occur via Zoom, with families on both East Coast and West Coast time zones. This is a hybrid position with on-site work 3 days a week, with option for remote work 2 days a week. Some weekend or evening hours may be necessary to accommodate participants, particularly those who live on the West Coast.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Will consent with families and work closely with them to collect survey data via REDCap
Ensure data quality
Collect biospecimens remotely
Administer an iPad-based cognitive assessment called the NIH Toolbox.
Will work with confidential information and must ensure security of documents and data
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent organizational skills to juggle tasks
Document steps and guide families through the protocol
The ability to develop a rapport with families
Excellent phone and email communication skills
Attention to detail
Initiative and ability to complete training and tasks
Collaborate and work independently on a busy team
Must be comfortable working with different web-based technology systems, such as Zoom, study databases, OneDrive, and iPads
Must be patient, flexible and comfortable working with children and families, particularly those with autism or developmental delays
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Spanish Fluency/Mastery (highly preferred)
Human subjects research experience, with CITI certification
REDCap skills
Willing to commit to at least 1 year of employment
Classified Title: Research Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($48,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Generally Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, with flexibility required to self-schedule appointments on evenings or weekends to meet the needs of study participants, particularly those on the West Coast Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Public Health Department name: ???????Mental Health Research Projects Personnel area: School of Public Health
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