Research Project Assistant (Environmental Health & Engineering)

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Feb 19, 2026
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 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 Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.35 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Location: School of Public Health Department name: Environmental Health and Engineering Personnel area: School of Public Health >