Research Assistant (Ophthalmology) - #Staff

We are seeking a Research Assistant who will oversee and carries out 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 presentations/publications.

• May assist PI in drafting slides for presentations or publicity channels.

• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Prior experience with human subjects research.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent people skills towards research participants.

• Knowledge of, or interest in learning, basic aspects of the visual system and its disorders.

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 ($56,212 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Oph Low Vision

Personnel area: School of Medicine

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.