Research Lab Administrative Specialist

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks an Administrative Specialist I to provide essential support to the Pellman Lab and related departments. Under supervision, you will handle scheduling, correspondence, data entry, and travel arrangements while maintaining confidentiality and professional communication with staff and external partners.

The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and customer service across clinical, academic, and research contexts, with potential advancement to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience expected.
• Strong written and oral communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for department, clinicians, and faculty.
• Answer phones, manage mail, maintain office supplies, and schedule calendars.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare correspondence and spreadsheets.
• Support data entry and draft communications for review.
• Interact professionally with internal and external teams and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Communication

Office software

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Zoom

Adobe

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks an Administrative Specialist I to provide essential support to the Pellman Lab and related departments. Under supervision, you will handle scheduling, correspondence, data entry, and travel arrangements while maintaining confidentiality and professional communication with staff and external partners.

The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and customer service across clinical, academic, and research contexts, with potential advancement to