Research Project Assistant
Johns Hopkins University
The Department of International Health is seeking a Research Project Assistant for The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH).
The Research Project Assistant provides 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 setup of 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 described above
- Conducting clinical research procedures (screening, informed consent, questionnaires, specimen collection, and sample processing).
- Collecting, coding, entering, and maintaining data and ensuring accuracy and organization of case files.
- Serving as the primary contact for study participants, including scheduling, escorting, providing follow-up, and transportation as needed.
- Traveling regularly to community-based trainings, JHU worksites, and fulfilling other Center-wide programmatic duties as needed.
- Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from participants.
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 a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Native language speaker.
- Ability to translate technical medical terminology and concepts into relatable language and examples.
- Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in this community.
- Prior research experience.
- Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and Word Processing.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Independent and self-motivated.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.
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: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: JHU - Arizona
Department name: Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health