Research Assistant (Pediatrics)

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full time Research Assistant in the Cardiology division. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting Sr. Res. Specialist and the principal investigator research activities, delivering mice, collecting mice tissues, tissue banking and providing them to collaborating investigators. 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. In addition to the duties described above Ordering and receiving supplies. Record keeping. Computer skills such as plotting data. 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 ($50,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 9am - 5pm FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Ped Cardiology Personnel area: School of Medicine >