Research Project Assistant (Environmental Health & Engineering)
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 implementation of research procedures and understanding of research goals. This position assists with general duties in Dr. Quiros-Alcala’s Research Laboratory and assists with a study to better understand work exposures among Black and Latina hair salon workers. A large part of the work will entail conducting field visits to hair salons in Baltimore City and the surrounding area (within a 30-mile radius) to set up and pick up environmental monitoring equipment, collect biospecimens, and conduct interviews with salon workers.
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
- Scheduling visits at hair salons, calling participants to remind them of appointments, planning, and organizing appointments.
- Assist with the collection of environmental samples, health measures, and biospecimens, obtaining informed consent from study participants, and administering questionnaires to participants.
- Must be willing to drive to field sites in Baltimore and the surrounding area within a 30-mile radius and be able to have occasional schedule flexibility.
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
- Driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
- Bilingual (reading/speaking) in Spanish.
- Proficiency with RedCap survey software.
- Prior experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Experience working in field studies.
- Knowledgeable about and comfortable working with vulnerable communities and in team settings.
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: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: Environmental Health and Engineering
Personnel area: School of Public Health