Research Assistant; Mental Health

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team. The Research Assistant supports the UM1 medicinal cannabis registry by carrying out essential study operations including participant-facing data collection, data organization and management, routine reporting, and data quality checks to ensure accurate, complete, and timely research data.

This role ensures day-to-day registry workflows run efficiently in support of the PI and research team.

• Run routine and ad hoc reports.
• Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
• Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
• Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
• May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
• May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
• May design and format papers/publications.
• May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Listed Above

• Conduct participant recruitment and re-contact for longitudinal follow-ups (baseline, scheduled follow-ups, missed assessments), including outreach via phone/email/text and tracking recruitment metrics.
• Support participant retention through scheduling, reminder workflows, troubleshooting barriers to completion, and participant communications consistent with IRB-approved scripts.
• Perform high-volume REDCap-based data collection and quality control, including resolving missing/inconsistent data, documenting corrections, and escalating protocol deviations.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 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.

• REDCap (or comparable clinical research database such as Qualtrics) with demonstrated ability to perform data management and basic QC checks.
• Strong communication skills, including experience recruiting/scheduling participants and maintaining professionalism while handling sensitive health/substance use information.
• Prior experience supporting longitudinal cohort studies or registries, including participant retention/follow-up tracking workflows.
• Experience working in substance use, mental health, or clinical research settings.

• Analytical Skills - Awareness
• Attention to Detail - Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness
• Information Gathering - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational 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 Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO
40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Location:

Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name:
Mental Health Research Projects

Personnel area:
School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.