Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Requisition #: 41316 Role: ACRO37.5 Level: 3 Range: CD Status: Temporary Hours Worked: 37.5/week Work Week: M-F Contact:  Personnel Area: Academic Centers Org Unit: Genetics and Public Policy Center Location: Washington, DC Approximate Starting Salary: 13.60-18.69/hr

General Description: The Genetics & Public Policy Center is offering a temporary research assistant position in genetics & public policy.The opportunity will be available from 3-6 months. The primary duties and responsibilities of the job: Candidate will assist faculty and senior Center staff by providing research and administrative support to promote the mission of the center; perform literature and electronic database searches on a variety of topics as well as review and write synopses of material; assist in the preparation of written reports; attend and report on meetings; and provide other assistance as needed or assigned. Qualifications: Education: BA or BS in related field required. Additional experience may substitute for some education. Special skills and knowledge: Must have excellent written & verbal skills; organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with little supervision. Should have library/online research skills; computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office, data entry programs and research tools. Additional education may substitute for experience. NOTE: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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Category:	Biotech/Pharmaceutical
	> Clinical Research
Location:	Washington, DC
County:	District Of Columbia County
ZIP Code:	20001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Johns Hopkins University
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