Research Project Assistant (Environmental Health & Engineering)
We are seeking a Research Project Assistant who will provide 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.
The Research Project assists with general duties in Dr. Quiros-Alcala's Research Laboratory and to assist on a study to better understand work exposures among Black and Latina hair salon workers. A large part of the work will entail conducting field visits to hair salons in Baltimore City and the surrounding area (within a 30-mile radius) to set-up and pick-up environmental monitoring equipment, collect biospecimens, and to conduct interviews with salon workers.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with collection and organization of data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, etc.
- Assist with setting up 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.
In Addition to the Duties Listed Above
- Schedules visits at hair salons, calling participants to remind them of appointments, planning and organizing appointments.
- Assist with collection of environmental samples, health measures, and biospecimens, obtaining informed consent from study participants, and administering questionnaires to participants.
- Must be willing to drive to field sites in Baltimore and surrounding area within a 30-mile radius and be able to have occasional schedule flexibility.
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 HS Diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Bilingual (reading/speaking) in Spanish
- Proficiency with RedCap survey software
- Prior experience working in a laboratory setting
- Related experience working in field studies
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