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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. The successful candidate will possess:

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• 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, plus initiative and ability to complete training and tasks in coordination with and independently on a busy team.

• The RA must be comfortable working with different web-based technology systems, such as Zoom, study databases, OneDrive, and iPads.

• The RAmust be patient, flexible, and comfortable working with children and families, particularly those with autism or developmental delays.

• The RAwill work with confidential information and must ensure security of documents and data.

• Must be willing to commit to at least 1 year of employment.

• The RAwill consent families and work closely with them to collect survey data via REDCap, ensure data quality, collect biospecimens remotely, and administer an iPad-based cognitive assessment called the NIH Toolbox.

• Spanish proficiency is highly preferred

*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.

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

• Human subjects research experience, with CITI certification.

• Spanish fluency.

• REDCap skills.

Classified Title: Research Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($48,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

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: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Mental Health Research Projects

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.