Sr. Research Assistant

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD, USA
USD 19.85-34.75 / hour
Posted on Jul 22, 2025

We are seeking a Sr. Research Assistant who will work under the general direction of a faculty researcher or senior research staff and independently conducts a variety of operational and technical activities key to the conduct of and direction of the research.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop data collection tools based on understanding of underlying study design.
  • Participate in developing standard operating procedures for one or more studies.
  • Design and set up standard operating procedures.
  • Oversee data collection.
  • Analyze data under general oversight and make data-driven recommendations.
  • Oversee day-to-day activities and provide training for new staff on study.
  • Conduct literature searches to pull background material and identify information relevant and applicable to research interest.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field.
  • Two years of related 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
  • Master’s Degree in a related field.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency:

  • Analytical Skills - Developing
  • Attention to Detail - Developing
  • Electronic Office Tools - Developing
  • Information Gathering - Developing
  • Oral and Written Communications - Developing
  • Organizational Skills - Developing

*The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.


Classified Title: Sr. Research Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: $19.85 - $34.75 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: 10001101-Epidemiology
Personnel area: School of Public Health