Research Project Assistant; Environmental Health & Engineering

Position: 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.

The Research Project assists with general duties in Dr. Quiros-Alcala's Research Laboratory and to assist on 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 to 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 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 Listed Above

* Schedules visits at hair salons, calling participants to remind them of appointments, planning and organizing appointments.

* Assist with 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 surrounding area within a 30-mile radius and be able to have occasional schedule flexibility.

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 HS Diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

* 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

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: 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