Research Assistant (Pediatrics)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is looking for a full time Research Assistant in the Cardiology division. This role involves assisting research activities under the direction of senior specialists, including data collection, management, and literature support. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. The position is based at the School of Medicine Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, offering a salary range of $17.20 - $30.30 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
Additional education may substitute for required experience.
Prior experience in research or data management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assist Sr. Res. Specialist and principal investigator in research activities.
Run routine and ad hoc reports.
Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
Conduct literature searches to support research efforts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Management and Analysis

Formatting and Layout Proficiency

Information Gathering

Oral and Written Communications

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full time Research Assistant in the Cardiology division. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting Sr. Res. Specialist and the principal investigator research activities, delivering mice, collecting mice tissues, tissue banking and providing them to collaborating investigators.

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.

Additional Duties

Ordering and receiving supplies.
Record keeping.
Computer skills such as plotting 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency