Research Assistant I

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Job ID: 23022
Date Posted: 10/23/2012
Location: 375 Longwood Ave, Boston
Job Family: Research
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Summary

Located in Boston, 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 Center for Community-Based Research (CCBR) at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is currently conducting research studies to promote cancer prevention and early detection in low-income communities in Massachusetts. We are currently seeking a full-time CCBR Research Assistant I to perform a variety of tasks to ensure that project goals are being met in a dynamic and fast-paced research environment.

The Research Assistant I may be responsible for the following:

Assist team in coordinating and implementing project-related activities (i.e., surveys, interviews, education programs) at community-based study sites.
Contact, recruit and enroll research participants.
Interface with community liaisons; build community relationships.
Maintain databases and project documentation.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of all study materials and data.
Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested.
Assist with documentation for and communication with the Institutional Review Board.
Assist with coordination and preparation of project related meetings as requested and meeting minutes.
Other project-related or administrative responsibilities as needed.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in public health, natural or social science required. Masters degree in public health strongly preferred.
1-2 years of experience in public health research strongly preferred.
Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Excellent communication (oral and written) skills is required.
Excellent organizational, computer and problem-solving skills.
Strong personal initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently required.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with project staff and diverse populations

PATIENT CONTACT:Adult study participants.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Variable. This position is office and field-based. A driver's license and car is required (travel is reimbursed by DFCI). This position requires some weekend/evening flexibility.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an Affirmation Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Research Assistant I

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