Research Project Assistant (Environmental Health and Engineering)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

45d•$16 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Research Project Assistant will assist with recruitment efforts for ongoing studies by reaching out to hair salon workers and salon owners, sharing information, answering questions, and recruiting participants through a variety of outreach strategies, including attending events and visiting hair salons within a 30- to 40-mile radius of Baltimore City. Support the organization and coordination of virtual events and in-person events for Maryland salon workers as part of ongoing research studies and the Salon Wellness Coalition. Must be willing to drive to field sites in Baltimore and surrounding areas within a 30-40-mile radius. Must have schedule flexibility to visit salons and participate in events for hairdressers.

Requirements

High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
Six months of work experience.
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

Nice To Haves

Driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
Bilingual (reading/speaking) in Spanish.

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.
Assist with recruitment efforts for ongoing studies by reaching out to hair salon workers and salon owners, sharing information, answering questions, and recruiting participants through a variety of outreach strategies, including attending events and visiting hair salons within a 30- to 40-mile radius of Baltimore City.
Support the organization and coordination of virtual events and in-person events for Maryland salon workers as part of ongoing research studies and the Salon Wellness Coalition.
Drive to field sites in Baltimore and surrounding areas within a 30-40-mile radius.
Visit salons and participate in events for hairdressers.