Research Assistant (Environmental Health and Engineering)

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team. Specific

Duties & Responsibilities \* 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. In Addition to the

Duties Listed Above \* The Research Assistant will support data collection and data cleaning activities in Dr. Quiros-Alcala’s Research Laboratory on a study to better understand work exposures among Black and Latina hair salon workers. \* A large part of the work will entail coordinating and conducting field visits to hair salons in Baltimore City and the surrounding area (within a 30-mile radius), set-up and pick-up of environmental monitoring equipment, collecting air samples, collecting biospecimens (urine, nasal swabs), conducting participant pulmonary tests, conduct interviews with salon owners and salon workers, processing bio-samples in the laboratory and cleaning and processing data. Minimum

Qualifications \* 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. Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency \* 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. \* \* \* Classified Title: Research Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting

Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 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: Environmental Health and Engineering Personnel area: School of Public Health