Research Project Assistant (Environmental Health & Engineering)

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

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency :

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

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

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