Research Project Assistant; Department of Epidemiology

Research Project Assistant (Department of Epidemiology)

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We are seeking a Research Project Assistant who will provide entry‑level administrative support for a research project. They will assist with tasks that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. The assistant will collect and/or organize data through the implementation of research procedures and understand research goals.

• Assist with collection and organization of data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires, conduct background research, etc.
• Assist with setup of 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.

• 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 a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Analytical Skills - Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Electronic Office Tools - Awareness
• Information Gathering - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
• Oral & Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Research and Analytical Skills - Awareness

Classified

Title:

Research Project Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO
40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 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:
Epidemiology

Personnel area:
School of Public Health

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries:
Online Audio and Video Media

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

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Education and Experience Equivalency:
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non‑related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice‑involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job‑related qualification or function.

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