Research Assistant I - Cantor Center Job at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brookline, MA

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  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Brookline, MA

Job Description

This position is per diem working 2-3 days either onsite or remote. The selected candidate may only work remote days from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI)

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

+ 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.

+ Bachelor's degree in public health, natural or social science preferred.

+ Prior experience in public health or health policy strongly preferred.

+ 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 in either Mandarin and/or Koren required - will be working/communicating with Mandarin/Korean patients

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

**EEOC Poster**

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Job Tags

Remote job, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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