Research Project Assistant (International Health)

The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Project Assistant.

The Research Project Assistant provides 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.

In addition to the duties described above

- Must be comfortable engaging in direct and sensitive conversations with individuals and groups about suicide, suicidal ideation, and related behavioral health topics.

- This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

- Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

- Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed.

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

- Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
- Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in the community.

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 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: JHU - Arizona  
Department name: Center for Indigenous Health   
Personnel area: School of Public Health