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,

• virology and serology knowledge is essential.

• Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques required.

Classified Title: Research Assistant

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

Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $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

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.