Research Project Assistant (Environmental Health and Engineering)

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.

This position assists with general duties in Dr. Quiros-Alcala’s Research Laboratory and assists with a study to better understand work exposures among Black and Latina hair salon workers. A large part of the work will entail conducting field visits to hair salons in Baltimore City and the surrounding area (within a 30-mile radius) to set up and pick up environmental monitoring equipment, collect biospecimens, and conduct interviews with salon workers.

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 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. In addition to the duties described above \* Scheduling visits at hair salons, calling participants to remind them of appointments, planning, and organizing appointments. \* Assist with the collection of environmental samples, health measures, and biospecimens, obtaining informed consent from study participants, and administering questionnaires to participants. \* Must be willing to drive to field sites in Baltimore and the surrounding area within a 30-mile radius and be able to have occasional schedule flexibility. 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 \* Driver's license and/or reliable transportation. \* Bilingual (reading/speaking) in Spanish. \* Proficiency with RedCap survey software. \* Prior experience working in a laboratory setting. \* Experience working in field studies. \* Knowledgeable about and comfortable working with vulnerable communities and in team settings. 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 (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Hours Vary FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Public Health Department name: Environmental Health and Engineering Personnel area: School of Public Health