Phlebotomist (Health, Behavior and Society)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The department of Health, Behavior and Society (HBS) is seeking a Phlebotomist. HBS is dedicated to research, education, and practice on public health issues rooted in human behavior and social conditions from smoking and substance use to diabetes and HIV and more. The Phlebotomist supports the conduct of a research project. Collects and organizes data through study-specific procedures that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Provides general administrative support for meetings/events, communications, reporting, etc. This position is responsible for drawing blood from study participants who consented for HIV testing, data collection, and data entry of testing data.

Requirements

High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
One year of related experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Spanish-speaking.
Flexibility with work hours.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing operational plans to meet research goals.
Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
Process data by organizing data records and study files.
Run basic analyses and prepare routine reports.
Perform literature searches, abstract data from literature searches and index gathered data.
Collect blood samples via venipuncture and fingerstick for consenting study participants; prepare DBS cards.
Perform HIV rapid testing and document results in Excel-based logs.
Complete Maryland State Laboratory request forms; assign proxy IDs; label, package, and ship specimens to CDC and state labs.
Maintain confidentiality of participant information, including survey responses and HIV test results.
Manage inventory, anticipate supply needs, and ensure proper specimen storage and handling.
Other duties as assigned.