Research Assistant (Health, Behavior & Society) - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MDJob$17.65–31.05/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$17.65–31.05/hr
Location
Baltimore, MD
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Johns Hopkins University is hiring a Research Assistant (Health, Behavior & Society) - #Staff. The Department of Health, Behavior and Society at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health seeks a Research Assistant to oversee data collection, organization, and management for research studies supporting a principal investigator or research team, including community outreach and independent task execution.

Key focus areas include Run routine and ad hoc reports, Use standard tools and computer programs to review data, and Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.

Preferred (not required): Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail, Data Management And Analysis, and Formatting And Layout Proficiency.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailData Management and AnalysisFormatting and Layout ProficiencyInformation GatheringOral and Written CommunicationsOrganizational SkillsBuild Rapport With Community MembersWork IndependentlyPrioritize and Complete Assigned TasksMake Informed DecisionsDetermine Appropriate Direction and ApproachCommunity OutreachData CollectionHarm Reduction ProgramsIndividuals With Lived Experience of Substance UseCommunity-Based or Public Health Research SettingsSyringe Service ProgramsDrug Checking

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a Related FieldValid Driver's LicensePrior Experience Facilitating Community Outreach and/or Data Collection

Full job description

The Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant oversees 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 above

  • Build rapport with community members, including people who use drugs through outreach.

  • Perform community-based work at least 90% of the time, demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently. Independently prioritize and complete assigned tasks, make informed decisions, and determine the appropriate direction and approach to carrying out the work.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license.

  • Prior experience facilitating community outreach and/or data collection.

  • Experience working with or alongside,

  • Harm reduction programs.

  • Individuals with lived experience of substance use.

  • Community-based or public health research settings.

  • Familiarity with syringe service programs or drug checking.

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

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (Health, Behavior & Society)

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range: $17.65 - $31.05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Days and hours may vary

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Public Health

Department name: HBS-Research Projects

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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