The Department of Environmental Health and Engineering seeks a **_Research Program Assistant_** to assist 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. The individual will be responsible for assisting with development of study instruments and documentation for a research study, community outreach, data collection, sample collection and field work. 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. _*** Hours worked could be outside of the typical 9-5 schedule._ **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** + Assist with development of standard operating procedures, training manuals, and study instruments for a research study. + Assembling and calibrating air sampling equipment and taking it to field study sites and processing samples in the laboratory; training would be provided to execute these tasks so no prior experience with equipment is necessary. + Scheduling 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. + 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. + Must have a vehicle. **Minimum Qualifications** + High School Diploma or graduation equivalent, with some college courses preferred. + Some related experience. + Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + Comfortable working and communicating with women from underrepresented communities. + Works effectively in team settings and independently. + Excellent verbal communication skills. + Detail-oriented and excellent at following instructions. + Expected to go on routine visits to salons to conduct field work. + Be open to occasional schedule flexibility. + Expected to be available to transition to a full-time position and be able to work for at least 2 to 3 years in the full-time position. + Bilingual (reading/speaking) in Spanish is a plus. + Customer service experience is a plus and preferred. + Proficiency with RedCap survey software is preferred, but not a must. + Prior experience working in a laboratory setting preferred, but not a must. + Related experience working in field studies is a plus. Classified Title: Research Program Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($41,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Varies Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Public Health Department name: ​​​​​​​Environmental Health and Engineering Personnel area: School of Public Health Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.