Research Assistant (Department of Medicine Gastroenterology)
Baltimore, MD$37.6kPosted Jul 15, 2026
Divisions of Gastroenterology is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support ongoing clinical and research projects. The role will involve data collection, organization, and preparation of datasets for analysis. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in research. Prior experience in data handling or research coordination is helpful. The Research Assistant will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including clinicians, engineers, and other research staff.
The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.
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.
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 ($37,635 targeted; Commensurate w/exp)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30a - 5p
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Gastroenterology
Personnel area: School of Medicine