Research Assistant - Cutaneous Oncology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Research Assistant I supports the Cutaneous Oncology research department by recruiting participants, coordinating project activities, and managing logistics, while also assisting with data management and manuscript preparation.
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
- Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, motivated and willingness to learn new tasks
- Computer skills, including prior use of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to relate effectively in-person and on the telephone to diverse groups of patients, community members, physicians, nurses, researchers, children and parents
- Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work evenings and some weekends
- Bilingual language skills may be required – dependent upon study population target
- Bachelor's degree in public health, natural sciences, or social sciences
- Prior experience in public health or health policy
Company Overview
Company H1B Sponsorship