Research Assistant — Public Health & Participant Coordination

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a detail-oriented research support specialist to assist with coordinating project activities, recruiting participants, and maintaining study databases. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, and a willingness to work evenings or weekends when needed.

The position emphasizes confidentiality and accurate data handling, with responsibility for documentation and coordination of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, natural or social sciences preferred.
• Experience in public health or health policy preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data handling.
• Willingness to learn and adapt tasks as needed.
• Bilingual language skills may be required depending on study population target.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating project activities (surveys/interviews) at study sites (on-site & off-site).
• Contact, recruit and enroll research participants.
• Help with logistics for interventions and evaluations (equipment setup, room scheduling).
• Assist with meeting coordination and take minutes as requested.
• Maintain databases and project documentation with accuracy.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of study materials and data.
• Coordinate pilot testing of study instruments and surveys.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews as requested by the team.
• Assist with documentation for and communication with IRB.
• Support other project-related or administrative responsibilities as needed by management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Phone communication

Organization

Problem solving

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a detail-oriented research support specialist to assist with coordinating project activities, recruiting participants, and maintaining study databases. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, and a willingness to work evenings or weekends when needed.

The position emphasizes confidentiality and accurate data handling, with responsibility for documentation and coordination of