Research Specialist - Medical Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC is hiring a full‑time Research Specialist to begin in Spring, 2026. The Research Specialist will engage in the day‑to‑day operations of the Health Behavior and Cancer Prevention research lab at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Research Specialist will play a key role in supporting ongoing and new behavioral and clinical research projects focused on health behavior and public health, as well as support the coordination of outreach and education efforts about cancer prevention in the community.

The position involves implementing study protocols, managing data collection and analysis, coordinating study participants, and ensuring regulatory compliance, as well as supporting the activities of the Program Manager and Principal Investigator. The successful candidate will contribute to both the scientific and operational aspects of research and evaluation projects aimed at understanding and improving health outcomes across diverse populations. The research lab focuses on healthy children and families, adults at risk for, diagnosed with, and surviving cancer, and developing and testing behavioral health and other interventions to prevent cancer and improve cancer‑related quality of life.

• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral and clinical public health studies and outreach programming
• Coordinate participant recruitment, screening, consent, and follow‑up in accordance with IRB‑approved protocols
• Conduct data collection, including surveys, interviews, and other assessments
• Manage research databases and maintain accurate, confidential records of data
• Clean, code, and analyze quantitative data using software such as SPSS
• Contribute to data visualization, report generation, and the preparation of manuscripts and scholarly products
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary research teams, including faculty, fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, and community partners
• Support training and mentorship of student research assistants

• Bachelor’s degree in a public health discipline (e.g., psychology, behavioral and social science, pre‑medical sciences, or similar) with experience in clinical/applied or public health research
• Superior organizational abilities, attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritize
• Professional, service‑oriented demeanor and discerning sense of judgment
• Excellent interpersonal skills in coordination and communication with constituents, including administrators, faculty, students, and staff
• Strong written communication skills
• Research and evaluation data management and analysis skills, including SPSS or similar statistical software
• Commitment to coordinating logistics, meetings, and workflow processes in an organized and professional manner
• Collaborative work style and desire to join a cohesive team and collegial environment
• Growth mindset and ability to assess and evaluate procedures, events, or meetings
• Experience using scheduling tools, research databases, word processing software, and office application technologies including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Box
• Availability for evening and weekend work and travel as communications and tasks demand

This position has been designated as On‑Campus
. Work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University; a change may occur.

$41,926.00 – $65,090.00. Compensation is determined by a number of factors…