Research Assistant - Cutaneous Oncology

Research Assistant - Cutaneous Oncology

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute

Under general supervision, the Research Assistant I supports the Cutaneous Oncology research department and a faculty member’s research program, performing varied tasks that evolve with project aims, scope, and duration. Responsibilities include recruiting and enrolling research participants—in person and remotely—such as consenting for minimal‑risk biobanking trials; coordinating project activities and team meetings; managing logistics, including slide deck preparation, meeting scheduling, agendas, and minutes.

The RA also generates database reports (e.g., missing‑data summaries and frequency tables), facilitates coordination with scientific collaborators, and assists with manuscript preparation by gathering and formatting references and contributing to scientific writing as needed. The RA may occasionally assume project‑management duties to support investigator‑initiated trials.

This position’s work location is hybrid with two or three days per week onsite. The selected candidate may only work remote days from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, contact and enroll research participants.
• Assistance with coordination of project‑related activities (e.g., surveys/interviews) at internal or external study sites.
• Planning and execution of logistical needs for interventions and evaluation activities, such as equipment set‑up and conference room scheduling.
• Coordination and preparation of project meetings; maintaining minutes as needed.
• Maintaining data accuracy and completeness in databases and project documentation.
• Maintaining confidentiality and security of study materials and data.
• Coordinating pilot testing of study instruments and surveys.
• Conducting literature searches and reviews as requested.
• Assisting with documentation for and communication with the institutional review board.
• Performing other project‑related or administrative responsibilities as requested.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Dependable, motivated, and willing to learn new tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and on the telephone with diverse groups of patients, community members, physicians, nurses, researchers, and families.
• Ability to work evenings and some weekends.
• Bilingual language skills may be required, depending on study population.

Minimum

Job Qualifications:

The position prefers a bachelor’s degree in public health, natural sciences, or social sciences. Prior experience in public health or health policy is strongly preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

PATIENT CONTACT:
Yes – 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 characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement:
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). $38,000.00 - $46,900.00