Research Project Assistant (Research Administration)

About the job

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.

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.

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

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 - $23.85 HRLY ($19,542 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Monday - Friday (up to 5 hours per week) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: Research Administration Personnel area: School of Nursing