Research Assistant

The Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) or JHSPH advanced masters/doctoral level student with prior experience in qualitative data processing, analysis, reporting along with research coordination experience will be ideal for the AHRQ Safety Program in Perinatal Care (SPPC)-II Phase 2 (Demonstration Project) – Contract Number: HHSP233201500020I; Task Order Number: HHSP23337007T.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains knowledge of the study protocol.
• Assists the SPPC-II qualitative study team with in depth interview data coding and data analysis.
• Participates in regular study meetings with SPPC-II qualitative study team and overall team meetings as needed.
• Assists in the development of reports and manuscripts, including tables, charts, figures, memos, and drafts.
• Run routine and ad hoc reports from qualitative database.
• Assist with collating data analysis for study and develop data reports to share with project team. May use standard statistical tools and computer programs to review data.
• Performs literature reviews for reports and manuscripts.
• Assists in the maintenance of project databases for qualitative work.
• May assist with Center communication and dissemination efforts.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Some related experience required.

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Masters/Doctoral level student.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Must have the ability to work well and communicate effectively with others.
• Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, be able to work independently and as part of a team, initiative, strong leadership skills, and an ability to work with a team of researchers and with diverse subject populations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of PC operations and software applications such as MS Windows, Excel, Word, and Access required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. Must have excellent time management skills.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:

• Prefer prior experience in qualitative data processing, analysis, and reporting. Working knowledge of MaxQDA (qualitative data analysis tool) required.

Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $16.42 - $22.57/hr (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Part-time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 Am - 5:00 PM
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: JH Downtown Center
Department name: SOM Admin Armstrong Institute
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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