Research Assistant (SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine)

The School of Medicine Pediatrics/Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant to oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team. The Research Assistant will support clinical sexual health navigation services in The Johns Hopkins Harriet Lane Clinic’s EIS program. The EIS is dedicated to offering compassionate, high-quality, culturally and socially competent, and advanced primary, preventive, and consultative care for youth aged 13-25.

Through community outreach, youth advocacy, health education, and research, the program prioritizes youth-centric care and promotes HIV health. In Baltimore, the EIS program ensures that all young people have access to comprehensive, culturally appropriate, and age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health care, encompassing HIV/STI testing and treatment, prevention services like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP), as well as care engagement and retention. Specific

Duties & Responsibilities \* Run routine and ad hoc reports (eligible patients /clinic testing lists). \* Use standard tools and computer programs to review data. \* Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables. \* Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry. \* May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently. \* May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts. \* May design and format papers/publications. \* May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels. In addition to the duties above, the Research Assistant will also \* Provide rapid HIV antibody testing in clinic. \* Deliver pre- and post-test counseling (in-person and virtual); Utilize the 20-minute testing window to provide sexual health education and counseling. \* Coordinate with providers ordering tests through EPIC (POCT HIV workflow). \* Partner with providers to increase testing uptake through integrated workflows. Linkage to Care & Navigation \* Link youth to, oSTI treatment. oConfirmatory HIV testing. oHIV treatment or prevention (including PrEP). \* Provide benefits navigation, appointment coordination, and follow-up tracking. \* Support youth across prevention and treatment cascades.

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Qualifications \* Bachelor's Degree in a related field. \* Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications \* Experience in HIV/STI prevention, substance use, or behavioral health. \* Experience working with adolescents or young adults. \* Experience working with marginalized youth, including LGBTQ+ populations. \* Training or experience in motivational interviewing or health coaching. \* Knowledge of HIV prevention strategies, including PrEP and HIV/STI testing workflows. \* Familiarity with electronic medical records (e.g., EPIC). \* Experience with research data systems (e.g., REDCap). \* Strong skills in motivational interviewing and health coaching. \* Experience working with adolescents and young adults, particularly in sexual health, HIV/STI prevention, or substance use. \* Experience with data tracking systems (e.g., REDCap, EPIC) and basic data management. Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency \* Analytical Skills - Awareness \* Attention to Detail - Awareness \* Data Management and Analysis - Awareness \* Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness \* Information Gathering - Awareness \* Oral and Written Communications - Awareness \* Organizational Skills - Awareness The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs. \* \* \* Classified Title: Research Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting

Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY ($23.00 targeted; Commensurate w/ep.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Days and time may vary FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine Personnel area: School of Medicine