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 Listed Above_

+ The Research Assistant will support data collection and data cleaning activities in Dr. Quiros-Alcala's Research Laboratory on a study to better understand work exposures among Black and Latina hair salon workers.

+ A large part of the work will entail coordinating and conducting field visits to hair salons in Baltimore City and the surrounding area (within a 30-mile radius), set-up and pick-up of environmental monitoring equipment, collecting air samples, collecting biospecimens (urine, nasal swabs), conducting participant pulmonary tests, conduct interviews with salon owners and salon workers, processing bio-samples in the laboratory and cleaning and processing data.

• 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.
• 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.

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Classified Title:

Research Assistant Role/Level/Range:

ACRO40/E/03/CD

Starting Salary Range:

$17.65

• $31.

05 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group:

Full Time Schedule:

Monday to

Friday:

8:30am

• 5:00pm

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Location:

School of Public Health Department name: Environmental Health and Engineering Personnel area: School of Public HealthEqual 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.