The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a motivated **_Research Assistant_** interested in working on public health research projects. This work is focused on participant recruitment, retention, data collection and cross-site communication to improve health outcomes in Native communities. The Research Assistant will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for various research studies at the site. The Research Assistant will interact with the investigators, collaborators, and participants in a research environment. This person will assist in carrying out research in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and patient follow-up over time. **Specific Duties and Responsibilities** + Serve as a Research Assistant for the Center’s field-based projects. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, + Maintain a good working knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements. + Run routine and ad hoc reports from databases. + Adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research data. + Interact with clinicians and other stakeholders to access the participant population. + Recruit research participants. + Verify participant eligibility for studies. + Interview participants. + Schedule follow-up visits. + Perform data collection. + Enter data into a computer database. + Generate and summarize data into reports to share with PIs and Study Physicians. + Maintain paper and computerized research files. + Assist with facilitation of site staff meetings. + Prepare for and participate in audits and monitoring of studies. + Assist in preparation of IRB protocols and related documents. + Meet regularly with research staff and site manager to review data accuracy, enrollment reports, and overall study progress. + Communicate study findings and updates to tribal leaders and community stakeholders. This description is a general statement of required duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis; the Research Assistant will perform other related duties as assigned. **Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from participants. + Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing. + Excellent organizational and time management skills; independent and self-motivated; highly organized and detail oriented. + Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills. + Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures. **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. + Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required. + Knowledge of the community geography, ability to locate participant homes and navigate rural roads effectively and safely. + Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed. Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required. + May be required to float to other sites. Guidelines regarding travel time and project vehicle use will be clarified based on specific site needs. + This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies. + Fluency in native language. Classified Title: Research Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: MD - Other Location Department name: 10001145-Center for Indigenous Health Personnel area: School of Public Health The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range. Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EEO is the Law https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf