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We are seeking a **_Research Assistant_** who will oversee 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_

+ This position supports work on a large national study about child health development, with a cohort of families affected by autism.

+ Work with participants via Zoom on several different web-based platforms, including iPad.

+ Excellent organizational skills to juggle tasks, document steps, and guide families through the protocol, including updating online and paper files, emailing instructions, and shipping equipment.

+ Some weekend or evening hours are necessary to accommodate participants, particularly on the West Coast.

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

+ Excellent phone and email communication skills to establish reliability and rapport with families.

+ Spanish fluency.

+ CITI human subjects training.

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: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm with the flexibility to self-schedule evening and weekend appointments to meet the needs of study participants (particularly for those in a different time zone)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department name: Mental Health Research Projects

Personnel area: School of Public Health

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

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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