Research Assistant

Role Overview

This position sits within the healthcare research space and supports work tied to public health and cancer treatment studies. The role is with a research-focused employer and involves working with patients, community participants, and internal teams in a collaborative, inclusive setting.

Compensation and Opportunity

• Expected annual pay ranges from 42,500 to 51,100.
• The role offers room to grow and advance within a respected research environment.
• You will contribute to research efforts aimed at improving cancer care and treatment outcomes.
• The workplace emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, and public health impact.
• The job involves engaging with a wide mix of patients and community members.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of project activities such as surveys and interviews across study locations.
• Help identify, enroll, and coordinate research participants, including logistical support for intervention work.
• Keep project records, databases, and documentation current, accurate, and confidential.
• Assist with study reporting, protocol development, analysis support, and manuscript preparation.
• Perform literature reviews and help draft communication needed for institutional review board submissions.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, natural sciences, or social sciences is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in public health or health policy is strongly preferred.
• Strong people skills, organization, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving ability are essential.
• Availability to work evenings and some weekends when necessary is required.
• Comfort using computers and Microsoft Office tools is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual ability may be an advantage depending on the population being studied.
• Prior exposure to data analysis and manuscript preparation is helpful.
• Knowledge of institutional review board submission procedures is a plus.

Additional Information

The employer operates in healthcare research. The hiring organization presenting this opportunity is not the employer or staffing agency for the role; it is sharing a verified opportunity from a separate employer. Equal opportunity, candidate privacy, and a secure hiring experience are emphasized.