Research Project Assistant

Johns Hopkins University; White River; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Research Project Assistant for its Center for Indigenous Health. This role involves supporting research activities such as data collection, community outreach, and laboratory work. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and some experience, with strong organizational and communication skills required. The position is full-time, offering a competitive hourly wage based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent required.
• Six months of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and organization tasks.
• Conduct clinical research procedures.
• Perform data entry and preliminary analysis.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheet Software

Database Applications

Job description

Overview

The Department of International Health is seeking a Research Project Assistant for The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH).

The Research Project Assistant provides entry-level administrative support for a research project. Will assist with tasks that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Collects and/or organizes data through implementation of research procedures and understanding of research goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and organization of data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires, conduct background research, etc.
• Assist with setup of tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Enter data into the database.
• Run routine queries of the data.
• Perform basic literature searches.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Conducting clinical research procedures (screening, informed consent, questionnaires, specimen collection, and sample processing).
• Collecting, coding, entering, and maintaining data and ensuring accuracy and organization of case files.
• Serving as the primary contact for study participants, including scheduling, escorting, providing follow-up, and transportation as needed.
• Traveling regularly to community-based trainings, JHU worksites, and fulfilling other Center-wide programmatic duties as needed.
• Must be comfortable collecting saliva, urine, or blood samples from participants.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Six months of work experience.
• 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

• Native language speaker.
• Ability to translate technical medical terminology and concepts into relatable language and examples.
• Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in this community.
• Prior research experience.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and Word Processing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Analytical Skills - Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Electronic Office Tools - Awareness
• Information Gathering - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Research and Analytical 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 Project Assistant

Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: JHU - Arizona

Department name: Center for Indigenous Health

Personnel area: School of Public Health