Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

The positions in this job family perform a variety of tasks to ensure that project goals are being met for a faculty member's research program. Tasks and responsibilities are varied and dependent upon project aims, scope and duration.

The Cancer Care Equity Program is seeking an Research Assistant to support the expansion of its newly developed Center for Access, Equity, and Innovation (CAEI), which will encompass clinical access, community engagement, and health systems research focused on cancer care delivery innovation at several Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in the Boston-area.

Under general supervision, this position will require the individual to work on an independent basis and may also be required to:

1. Assist team in the coordination of project-related activities (ie. surveys/interviews) at internal or external (on-site & off-site) study sites.
2. Contact, recruit and enroll research participants.
3. Assist with logistical needs for intervention and/or evaluation activities, such as equipment set-up, arranging food service and conference room scheduling.
4. Assist with coordination and preparation of project related meetings as requested and may be responsible for meeting minutes.
5. Maintain databases (including data entry) and project documentation with accuracy, as needed.
6. Maintain the security and confidentiality of all study materials and data. 
7. Coordinate pilot testing of study and surveys as needed.
8. Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested.
9. Assist with documentation for and communication with institutional review board.
10. Other project-related or administrative responsibilities as requested by management.
11. Assist investigators with data analysis and manuscript preparation.
12. Prepare study reports and develop protocols.
13. Responsible for IRB submission activities.

• Bachelor's degree in public health, natural or social science preferred. 2 years of 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.
• Bilingual language skills may be required - dependent upon study population target.

 

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 groups as protected by law.