We are looking for a highly motivated and committed individual to work as a casual **_Research Assistant_** on multiple NIH-funded studies of Latino immigrants in Maryland. The position involves direct patient interaction, medical chart abstraction using electronic health records, study database data entry, conducting literature reviews, manuscript writing, and participating in team meetings. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** + Assist the Principal Investigator and Program Manager in developing and implementing study-operating procedures related to recruitment, retention, and study visits while ensuring quality control procedures are followed. + Assist with IRB applications, recruitment materials, and other research-related documents. + Screen potential participants in person through interviews and/or by telephone to determine if the participant is eligible for the study. + Responsible for determining patient study eligibility and identifying potential candidates who might be interested in participating in the study. + Schedule research subjects including production of calendars and schedules for the participants. + Responsible for maintaining source documents, data entry, and accurate record keeping of all study-related information and data verification as assigned. + Manage assertively REDCap software. + Assists with literature searches, and opportunities for writing scientific manuscripts. + Participate in study meetings provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues. + Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. **Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Excellent work attitude and professionalism in working closely with physicians and scientists. + Ability to think and work independently and as part of a team. + Strong desire to contribute to patient-oriented research and gain medical knowledge. **Physical Requirements** + Sitting in a seated position in the office setting. + Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time. + Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. + Communication skills using the spoken word. + Ability to move about. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. + Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + Spanish proficiency preferred. Classified Title: Research Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($23.50 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Hours Vary Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM ID CCGHE Personnel area: School of Medicine 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.