Johns Hopkins University·Baltimore, Maryland
The role involves supporting research projects through phlebotomy, sample collection, and data organization. Additionally, the assistant provides administrative support and performs literature searches to assist in meeting research goals.
The Research Project Assistant II supports the conduct of a research project and will perform phlebotomy for research subjects. Collects and organizes data through study-specific procedures that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Provides general administrative support for meetings/events, communications, reporting, etc.
Assist in developing operational plans to meet research goals. Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes. Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc. Process data by organizing data records and study files. Run basic analyses and prepare routine reports. Perform literature searches, abstract data from literature searches and index gathered data. Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above Follow patients in study. Document patient’s progress. Draw patients' blood for research purposes.
High School Diploma or graduation equivalent. One year of related experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
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 II Job Posting Title: Research Project Assistant II (Molecular Microbiology and Immunology) Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC Starting
Min $15.70- Maz $26.25 (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Hours Vary: 10 hours per week FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Public Health Department name: Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Personnel area: School of Public Health
A high school diploma and one year of related experience are required. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
Market context
In Maryland, molecular microbiology and immunology research support roles are often shaped by university, hospital, and lab-based hiring needs, so candidates with hands-on research experience tend to stand out. This role is competitive because employers may prefer a related bachelor’s degree even when a high school diploma and one year of experience meet the minimum; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, review the lab techniques and project duties in the posting and match your experience to them clearly.
