Research Assistant - Population Science

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a team-oriented researcher assistant to support a faculty member’s clinical research program. You will coordinate study activities, recruit participants, and ensure accurate data management across on-site and off-site sites.

This role emphasizes strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with occasional evening or weekend hours and bilingual abilities depending on the population studied.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, natural sciences, or social sciences preferred.
• Prior experience in public health or health policy is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project-related activities at internal or external (on-site & off-site) study sites.
• Contact, recruit and enroll research participants.
• Assist with logistical needs for intervention and/or evaluation activities, such as equipment setup, conference room scheduling.
• Assist with coordination and preparation of project-related meetings and may take meeting minutes.
• Maintain databases and project documentation with accuracy.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of study materials and data.
• Coordinate pilot testing of study and surveys as needed.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews as requested.
• Assist with documentation for and communication with institutional review board.
• Handle other project-related or administrative responsibilities as requested by management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Phone/In-person communication

Organization & problem-solving

Evening/weekend flexibility

Bilingual potential

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

The positions in this job family perform a variety of tasks to ensure that project goals are being met for a faculty member’s research program. Tasks and responsibilities are varied and dependent upon project aims, scope and duration.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Assist team in the coordination of project-related activities (ie. surveys/interviews) at internal or external (on-site & off-site) study sites
• Contact, recruit and enroll research participants
• Assist with logistical needs for intervention and/or evaluation activities, such as equipment set-up, arranging food service and conference room scheduling
• Assist with coordination and preparation of project related meetings as requested and may be responsible for meeting minutes
• Maintain databases (including data entry) and project documentation with accuracy, as needed
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all study materials and data
• Coordinate pilot testing of study and surveys as needed
• Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested
• Assist with documentation for and communication with institutional review board
• Other project-related or administrative responsibilities as requested by management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, motivated and willingness to learn new tasks
• Computer skills, including prior use of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to relate effectively in-person and on the telephone to diverse groups of patients, community members, physicians, nurses, researchers, children and parents
• Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work evenings and some weekends
• Bilingual language skills may be required – dependent upon study population target

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position prefers a bachelor’s degree in public health, natural sciences, or social sciences. Prior experience in public health or health policy is strongly preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PATIENT CONTACT:

Yes – dependent upon study population target.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

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$38,000.00 - $46,900.00