Job Description

The Health Behavior & Society Department is seeking candidates to work as a Research Assistant , who will assist with day-to-day data collection and study implementation for a community-based public health research project in support of faculty investigators and research staff. Responsibilities include conducting structured interviews, preparing and managing participant data using REDCap, and supporting logistical and administrative functions of the study. Work may involve using basic statistical tools, contributing to data quality assurance efforts, and supporting other research-related tasks.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in structured data collection activities in the field, including participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, and survey administration, all conducted through REDCap.
• Support the accurate and timely completion of fieldwork by adhering to standardized protocols.
• Perform data entry and upload survey responses from mobile units using REDCap, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Conduct basic data quality checks and contribute to cleaning measures to ensure completeness and consistency within REDCap.
• Prepare and organize materials for data collection shifts and assist with end-of-day tasks such as inventory and vehicle sanitation.
• Assist with running routine reports on participant status and follow-up using REDCap dashboards and project tracking logs.
• Coordinate closely with field supervisors and other team members to ensure efficient workflow and communication.
• Support administrative functions such as appointment scheduling and participant tracking within REDCap or associated systems.
• Provide occasional in-office research support, including file organization, preparation of study materials, and other project logistics.
• Conducting literature searches to support ongoing research efforts.
• Assisting in summarizing field data for internal reports or presentations.
• Supporting the development of new field procedures to improve data collection efficiency.
• Ability to work independently in community-based settings and maintain professionalism.
• Cultural competence and demonstrate empathy in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with survey tools and statistical software (e.g., Stata) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Position Details

• Minimum of 2 shifts per week required; additional availability preferred.
• Shifts are 4-5 hours, weekdays & weekends, and scheduled monthly based on team availability.
• Applicants should be comfortable working in mobile settings and engaging with community members directly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, social sciences, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience with harm reduction or working with vulnerable populations.
• Familiarity with REDCap or similar data capture systems.
• Prior research or public health fieldwork experience.

Job Posting Title (Working Title):Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Flexible: to be determined at the time of hire
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: HBS-Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit all other JHU applicants should visit

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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