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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