Research Assistant, Public Health Studies & Data

danafarber; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a research support professional to help coordinate and implement participant-focused projects within a faculty member's program.

You will recruit participants, assist with data management and literature reviews, and support communications with institutional review boards, study sites, and collaborators while maintaining strict confidentiality and meticulous documentation.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organization skills

Bilingual (optional)

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a research support professional to help coordinate and implement participant-focused projects within a faculty member's program.

You will recruit participants, assist with data management and literature reviews, and support communications with institutional review boards, study sites, and collaborators while maintaining strict confidentiality and meticulous documentation.