Research Assistant, Public Health & Data Coordination

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Research Program Support role to assist with coordinating project activities, recruiting participants, and managing study logistics.

The position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work evenings or weekends. A bachelor’s degree in public health or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant field.
• Experience in public health or health policy encouraged.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups including patients and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Assist team in coordinating project activities (surveys/interviews) at study sites.
• Contact, recruit and enroll research participants.
• Assist with logistics for intervention and evaluation activities.
• Support coordination of project meetings and note-taking.
• Maintain databases and project documentation with accuracy.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of study materials and data.
• Coordinate pilot testing of study and surveys.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews.
• Assist with documentation for institutional review board communications.
• Handle other project-related or administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Bilingual abilities

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Research Program Support role to assist with coordinating project activities, recruiting participants, and managing study logistics.

The position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work evenings or weekends. A bachelor’s degree in public health or related field is preferred.