Research Assistant - Baltimore, United States - Johns Hopkins University
Description
We are seeking a_Research Assistant_ who will perform the following:
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Specimen collection and phlebotomy are desired, must be willing to be trained.
- Specimen processing following multiple study procedures, must pay attention to details.
- Specimen repository duties such as sample retrieval from mechanical freezers or liquid nitrogen units, being able to work in extreme temperature units without jeopardizing the integrity of the specimens.
- Shipping biological specimens following IATA guidelines.
- Assist in quality control operations.
- Must achieve and maintain certification in study procedures per study protocol as a condition of employment.
- Attend staff meetings and training as directed as well as monthly conference calls with various study sites.
- Understanding and adherence to compliance and confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Understanding and adhering to CUA guidelines regarding immunological testing and reporting.
- Responsible for routine operational activities such as ordering supplies and materials as needed, reviewing inventory, maintaining up to date records of tests, etc.
- Preventative maintenance of equipment.
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
- Sterile technique.
- Universal precautions, infectious goods shipping knowledge and biology, immunology,
- Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques required.
Classified Title:
Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range:
ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range:
$ $30.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group:
Casual / On Call
Schedule:
Alternate work schedule/ Evening and weekends
Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt
Location:
School of Public Health
Department name:
Epidemiology
Personnel area:
School of Public Health
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