Research Project Assistant (Environmental Health and Engineering) Job at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Project Assistant who will provide entry-level administrative support for a research project. Will assist with tasks that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Collects and/or organizes data through implementation of research procedures and understanding of research goals.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with collection and organization of data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, etc.
  • Assist with setting up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
  • Enter data into the database.
  • Run routine queries of the data.
  • Perform basic literature searches.
  • Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Listed Above:

The Research Project Assistant will assist with recruitment efforts for ongoing studies by reaching out to hair salon workers and salon owners, sharing information, answering questions, and recruiting participants through a variety of outreach strategies, including attending events and visiting hair salons within a 30- to 40-mile radius of Baltimore City. Support the organization and coordination of virtual events and in-person events for Maryland salon workers as part of ongoing research studies and the Salon Wellness Coalition. Must be willing to drive to field sites in Baltimore and surrounding areas within a 30-40-mile radius. Must have schedule flexibility to visit salons and participate in events for hairdressers.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • Six months of work experience.
  • 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

  • Driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
  • Bilingual (reading/speaking) in Spanish.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

  • Analytical Skills - Awareness
  • Data Entry - Awareness
  • Electronic Office Tools - Awareness
  • Information Gathering - Awareness
  • Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
  • Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
  • Organizational Skills - 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 Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.80 - $23.85 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Environmental Health and Engineering
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Casual work, Work at office

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