Research Project Assistant (Environmental Health & Engineering) Job at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

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  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Casual work, Work at office,

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