Mobile Drug-Checking & Research Project Lead

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Drug Checking & Project Specialist to oversee mobile overdose- and HIV-prevention research activities, provide point-of-care drug checking, and lead data collection and reporting for complex projects.

The role supports protocol development, staff training, and community outreach, with responsibilities expanding as needs evolve. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience required; Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and five years of related experience.
• Master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for experience.
• Strong analytical, data management, and research design skills required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to study design formulation as part of a collaborative team.
• Develop, test, and evaluate study manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures for data collection.
• Design and oversee data collection procedures and tools, including interviews and questionnaires.
• Monitor adherence to protocols, procedures, and regulations.
• Assist in developing study budgets and data collection systems.
• Organize data, ensure validity and quality, and identify protocol improvements.
• Suggest sub-studies and next steps based on data analysis.
• Assist with manuscript preparation and presentations; train study staff.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Management

Literature Reviews

Oral and Written Communication

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Research Data Quality Assurance

Research Design

Resource Management

Scientific Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Drug Checking & Project Specialist to oversee mobile overdose- and HIV-prevention research activities, provide point-of-care drug checking, and lead data collection and reporting for complex projects.

The role supports protocol development, staff training, and community outreach, with responsibilities expanding as needs evolve. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience required; Master’s degree preferred.