"Research Assistant - Cutaneous Oncology"

Research Assistant - Cutaneous Oncology

Posted: 10-Dec-25

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 2026-47265

Under general supervision, the Research Assistant I (RA) 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; and 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).

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Assist team in the coordination of project-related activities (ie. surveys/interviews) at internal or external (on-site & off-site) study sites.
• Contact, recruit and enroll research participants.
• Assist with logistical needs for intervention and/or evaluation activities, such as equipment set-up, arranging food service and conference room scheduling.
• Assist with coordination and preparation of project related meetings as requested and may be responsible for meeting minutes.
• Maintain databases (including data entry) and project documentation with accuracy, as needed.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all study materials and data.
• Coordinate pilot testing of study and surveys as needed.
• Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested.
• Assist with documentation for and communication with institutional review board.
• Other project-related or administrative responsibilities as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, natural or social science preferred. Prior experience in public health or health policy strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 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.
• Ability to work evenings and some weekends.
• Bilingual language skills may be required - dependent upon study population target.

PATIENT CONTACT: Yes - dependent upon study population target.

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).

Hourly Range: $18.27/hr - $22.55/hr