Research Specialist II

Georgetown University; Vinalhaven (ME); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University in Washington, DC, seeks a Research Coordinator to support breast cancer research activities within the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center's Cancer Prevention and Control Program. The role involves coordinating multiple grants focused on cancer disparities, survivorship, and health equity, with responsibilities from IRB prep to participant recruitment and data collection.

You will work under the Assistant Professor, collaborate with community organizations, and contribute

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Psychology, Health Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Anthropology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management abilities.
• Cultural competence with diverse populations.
• Experience working independently and in a team.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Experience in academic writing.
• Preferred: prior research, IRB experience, interviews/surveys, data collection tools (REDCap) and statistics (SPSS, SAS).

Responsibilities

• Prepare IRB documents and recruit, consent, and interview participants.
• Develop intervention materials and data collection surveys.
• Code and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Assist with grant writing, manuscripts, and reports.
• Coordinate trainings and communicate with study sites.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Cultural competence

Teamwork

Spanish fluency

Academic writing

Education

BA/BS in Psychology or related field

Master in health-related sciences (preferred)

Tools

REDCap

SPSS

SAS

Job description

Requirements

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

This position relates to project management and implementation of several awarded grants pertaining to cancer survivorship, health equity, translational genomics, and cancer disparities research. Overall, all research projects are related to reducing symptom burden in cancer survivors, and addressing cancer prevention and control in socio-economically disadvantaged populations, racial/ethnic subgroups, and other groups that bear disproportionate cancer burden in the US. Exemplar activities include the completion of general research related tasks such preparation of IRB documents, recruiting, consenting and interviewing participants, developing intervention materials, data collection surveys and interviews, data entry, qualitative and quantitative data coding and analysis, writing reports, assisting with grant writing, assisting with manuscripts writing, coordinating trainings, communicating with study sites.

Work Interactions

This position supports the breast cancer research activities of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center - Cancer Prevention and Control Program. The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) seeks to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer through innovative basic and clinical research, patient care, community education and outreach, and the training of cancer specialists for the future. Founded in 1970, LCCC is one of only 41 institutions in the nation designated by the NCI as a comprehensive cancer center, and it is the only comprehensive cancer center in the Washington, DC area. Cancer Prevention and Control Program (CPC). The goal of the program is to conduct research designed to better understand the determinants of cancer behaviors and outcomes and to reduce the burden of cancer in individuals, populations, and society. Specifically, CPC research seeks to develop, evaluate, and disseminate innovative cancer control interventions designed to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality among high-risk populations. Since its inception in 1993, the former Cancer Control Program (now CPC) has received excellent to outstanding ratings in Cancer Center Support Grant reviews. Our faculty represents diverse backgrounds and interests, and includes: behavioral scientists, health services researchers, epidemiologists, community researchers, psychologists, decision analysts, health economists, ethicists, and statisticians.

The Research Coordinator will work on several projects that aim to reduce cancer disparities in underserved populations. The projects include a National Cancer Institute R01 multisite five year grant to assess the impact of a culturally targeted video to enhance uptake of genetic counseling and testing in Latina women at-risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and an ACS grant aimed at testing a peer led survivor coach intervention for newly diagnosed Black/African American women.

These grants advance not only important institutional mission to promote survivorship outcomes and health equity but also National Moonshot Goals and Global Sustainable development goals.

The Project Coordinator will directly report to the Assistant Professor and will closely interact with community organizations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Candidates will need to have a BA or BS in Psychology, Health Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Anthropology or closely related fields. A Master in health-related sciences is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Cultural competence. Previous interactions/communications with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a team
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience in Academic writing

Preferred Qualifications: Prior research experience; previous experience working at hospital settings, experience with IRB protocols, experience conducting interviews and surveys, experience with data collection and participant management tools (e.g., REDCap) and statistical analysis and programs (e.g., SPSS, SAS);

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 2 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$44,022.00 - $73,406.80

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.