Research Project Assistant (Research Administration)

About this role

We are seeking a Research Project Assistantwho 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
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