Research Project Assistant; Environmental Health & Engineering
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Public Health, Clinical Research -
Healthcare
Public Health, Clinical Research
We are seeking a Research Project Assistant who will provide entry-level administrative support for a research project. The role involves tasks that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Responsibilities include collecting and/or organizing data through implementation of research procedures and an understanding of research goals.
The Research Project Assistant will assist with general duties in Dr. Quiros‑Alcala's Research Laboratory and support a study aimed at better understanding work exposures among Black and Latina hair salon workers. A significant portion of the work will involve 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, administering questionnaires, and conducting background research.
- 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.
- Schedule visits at hair salons, call participants to remind them of appointments, and plan and organize appointments.
- Assist with collection of environmental samples, health measures, and biospecimens, obtain informed consent from study participants, and administer questionnaires to participants.
- Be willing to drive to field sites in Baltimore and the surrounding area within a 30-mile radius and have occasional schedule flexibility.
- 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.
- A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Bilingual (reading/speaking) in Spanish.
- Proficiency with Red Cap survey software.
- Prior experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Related experience working in field studies.
- 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: ACRO
40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.35 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group:
Full Time
Schedule:
Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Location:
School of Public Health
Department name:
Environmental Health and Engineering
Personnel area:
School of Public Health
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