Research Project Assistant II, Health Policy & Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Assist in the execution of research initiatives.

• Gather and arrange data following study-specific protocols, such as community outreach, data collection, sample gathering, laboratory tasks, and/or fieldwork.

• Offer administrative assistance for meetings, events, communications, and reporting.

• Collaborate with the Lipitz Center team on health services research projects and health policy efforts.

• Aid in the formulation of operational plans to achieve research objectives.

• Establish tools and procedures for data collection and study operations.

• Collect and organize data through participant interviews, questionnaires, background research, and laboratory processing.

• Process data by organizing data records and study documentation.

• Conduct basic analyses and compile routine reports.

• Execute literature searches, abstract data, and index the collected information.

• Facilitate qualitative data collection and analysis for health services research.

• Gather Medicaid policies, assist in data cleaning and dataset verification, and perform literature reviews of Medicaid HCBS policies.

• Carry out other tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent graduation credential.

• One year of relevant experience.

• Additional education may be considered as a substitute for the required experience under the JHU equivalency formula.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline is preferred.

• Familiarity with administrative tasks.

• Understanding of analytical skills.

• Knowledge of data entry practices.

• Awareness of data management and analysis techniques.

• Competence in information gathering.

• Proficiency in interpersonal skills.

• Effective oral and written communication abilities.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Research and analytical skill awareness.

• Candidates selected for the position will undergo a pre-employment background check.

• Seasonal flu vaccination is mandatory, subject to religious or medical exemptions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package designed to support employees' health, life, career, and retirement.

• Seasonal flu vaccine is mandated by Johns Hopkins University, with provisions for religious or medical exceptions.

• Required vaccinations for applicable roles are provided at no cost at the Occupational Health office.

• Reasonable workplace accommodations and accessibility support are available.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.