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.

The Research Project assists with general duties in Dr. Quiros-Alcala’s Research Laboratory and to assist on 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 to 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 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

• Schedules visits at hair salons, calling participants to remind them of appointments, planning and organizing appointments.
• Assist with 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 surrounding area within a 30-mile radius and be able to have occasional schedule flexibility.

• 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.

• A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
• Bilingual (reading/speaking) in Spanish
• Proficiency with RedCap survey software
• Prior experience working in a laboratory setting
• Related experience working in field studies

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 - $23.35 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: Environmental Health and Engineering
Personnel area: School of Public Health