Research Project Assistant (International Health)

About the job

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Project Assistant.

The Research Project Assistant provides 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.

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 described above

• Must be comfortable engaging in direct and sensitive conversations with individuals and groups about suicide, suicidal ideation, and related behavioral health topics.

• This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

• Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

• Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Six months of work experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
• Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in the community.

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: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: $15.80 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: JHU - Arizona Department name: Center for Indigenous Health Personnel area: School of Public Health