Research Assistant (Mental Health)

We are seeking aResearch Assistantwho will 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. The Research Assistant supports the UM1 medicinal cannabis registry by carrying out essential study operations including participant-facing data collection, data organization and management, routine reporting, and data quality checks to ensure accurate, complete, and timely research data. This role ensures day-to-day registry workflows run efficiently in support of the PI and 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.

In Addition to the Duties Listed Above

• Conduct participant recruitment and re-contact for longitudinal follow-ups (baseline, scheduled follow-ups, missed assessments), including outreach via phone/email/text and tracking recruitment metrics.
• Support participant retention through scheduling, reminder workflows, troubleshooting barriers to completion, and participant communications consistent with IRB-approved scripts.
• Perform high-volume REDCap-based data collection and quality control, including resolving missing/inconsistent data, documenting corrections, and escalating protocol deviations.

• 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.

• REDCap (or comparable clinical research database such as Qualtrics) with demonstrated ability to perform data management and basic QC checks.
• Strong communication skills, including experience recruiting/scheduling participants and maintaining professionalism while handling sensitive health/substance use information.
• Prior experience supporting longitudinal cohort studies or registries, including participant retention/follow-up tracking workflows.
• Experience working in substance use, mental health, or clinical research settings.

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 (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Mental Health Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health