Drug Checking & Community Outreach Specialist

The Health Behavior and Society Department is seeking a Drug Checking & Community Outreach Specialist. The Drug Checking & Community Outreach Specialist administratively coordinates research protocol implementation, typically for a single study. Will ensure efficient logistical implementation of the study activities and provide administrative support for all related issues.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate all activities of a research study to ensure validity of findings.
Work with the Principal Investigator or senior research staff to develop operational plans to meet research goals.
Develop tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g., participant interviews, administering questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
Ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
Assist with setup of data collection system and enter and organize data.
Oversee record management for research study.
Oversee budget expenditures for study operations.
Assist in coordinating study meetings.
Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues.
Conduct literature searches to provide background information.
Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

Perform on-site point-of-care drug checking with an infrared spectrometer and test strips on mobile van and/or at fixed sites in partnership with local service providers.
Collect, record, and manage sample- and project-level data for a variety of audiences.
Conduct community outreach.
Research, develop, and implement communication and educational materials.
On-call one weekend per month to respond to lab equipment alerts.

Minimum 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 HS diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience doing community outreach in syringe services or other harm reduction and/or drug checking programs
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive large vehicles.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

Administrative Skills - Awareness
Data Entry - Awareness
Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
Literature Reviews - Awareness
Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
Organizational Skills - Awareness
Project Coordination - Awareness
Research and Analytical 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 Project Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Drug Checking & Community Outreach Specialist (Health Behavior Society)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: May vary day-to-day, but always within Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: HBS-Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health