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Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago

Research Project Assistant (Environmental Health & Engineering)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15/hr - $23/hr

0+ years exp

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Project Assistant who will provide administrative support for a research project focused on environmental health. The role involves data collection, community outreach, and laboratory work, specifically aimed at understanding work exposures among Black and Latina hair salon workers.

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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

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

Qualification

Proficiency with RedCapBilingual in SpanishLaboratory experienceField study experienceAnalytical SkillsData EntryElectronic Office ToolsInformation GatheringOralResearchInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationsOrganizational Skills

Required

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

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