Research Project Assistant

The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH), part of The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Project Assistant.

The Research Project Assistant provides 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.

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 described above

• Conducting research procedures (screening, informed consent, questionnaires, etc.).
• Collecting, coding, entering, and maintaining data and ensuring accuracy and organization of case files.
• Serving as the primary contact for study participants, including scheduling, escorting, providing follow-up, and transportation as needed.
• Completing required research training and certifications.
• Facilitating community-based meetings/events and presenting study updates.
• Collaborating with the study team, attending staff meetings, and supporting general study operations.
• Traveling regularly to community-based trainings, JHU worksites, and fulfilling other Center-wide programmatic duties as needed.

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

• Native language speaker.
• Ability to translate technical medical terminology and concepts into relatable language and examples.
• Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in this community.
• Prior research experience.

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: $ $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: JHU - Arizona
Department name: Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health