Cutaneous Oncology Research Assistant I – Hybrid

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Brookline (MA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,900; Full time

Job summary

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute in Brookline, MA seeks a Research Assistant I for the Cutaneous Oncology research program. Under supervision, you will recruit and enroll participants, obtain consent for minimal-risk biobanking trials, coordinate activities, and manage logistics such as slide decks and meeting minutes.

You will generate database reports, assist with manuscript preparation, and may take on project-management duties for investigator-initiated trials.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse groups.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products for data and reporting.
• Strong organization and communication skills; problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities and study sites (on-site & off-site).
• Recruit and enroll research participants; obtain consent where appropriate.
• Arrange logistics for interventions and meetings (equipment, space, catering, scheduling).
• Maintain databases and project documentation with accuracy.
• Ensure data security and confidentiality of study materials.
• Coordinate pilot testing of study surveys as needed.
• Review relevant literature and assist with manuscript preparation.
• Support IRB documentation and communications as required.
• May perform project-management duties for investigator-initiated trials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Bilingual (may be required)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, natural sciences, or social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute in Brookline, MA seeks a Research Assistant I for the Cutaneous Oncology research program. Under supervision, you will recruit and enroll participants, obtain consent for minimal-risk biobanking trials, coordinate activities, and manage logistics such as slide decks and meeting minutes.

You will generate database reports, assist with manuscript preparation, and may take on project-management duties for investigator-initiated trials.