Description

Divisions of Gastroenterology is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support ongoing clinical and research projects. The role will involve data collection, organization, and preparation of datasets for analysis. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in research. Prior experience in data handling or research coordination is helpful. The Research Assistant will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including clinicians, engineers, and other research staff.

The Research Assistant oversees 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.

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

• 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.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY ($37,635 targeted; Commensurate w/exp)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30a - 5p
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Gastroenterology
Personnel area: School of Medicine