Research Assistant, Data Core

We are seeking a Research Assistant, Data Core who will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) and support of clinical trial data management by maintaining research databases, supporting EDC systems, assisting with data quality assurance, generating study reports, and maintaining regulatory documentation. The role requires technical, analytical, and systems‑based skills.

• 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.

• Clinical trial‑focused data management, including data entry, editing, data transfers and use of electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap/EDC) and survey tools.
• Support for data quality assurance checks and audit activities.
• Generation of study level data queries, reports, and progress summaries.
• Analytical and technical support to data managers and data analysts.
• Coordination of data processes across multisite or multistudy projects.

• 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.

• Knowledge in relational databases and modern programming language is preferred but not required.

• 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.