Research Project Assistant (Department of Epidemiology)
Johns Hopkins University
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 the 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.
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.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Analytical Skills - Awareness
- Data Entry - Awareness
- Electronic Office Tools - Awareness
- Information Gathering - Awareness
- Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
- Oral & 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: 8:30am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: Epidemiology
Personnel area: School of Public Health