Research Specialist II
About The Position
The Research Specialist II supports project management and implementation for several awarded grants concerning cancer survivorship, health equity, translational genomics, and cancer disparities. The projects focus on reducing symptom burden in cancer survivors and addressing cancer prevention and control among socio-economically disadvantaged populations, racial and ethnic subgroups, and other groups disproportionately affected by cancer in the United States. The role supports breast cancer research activities in Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Prevention and Control Program. Projects include a five-year, multisite National Cancer Institute R01 grant assessing a culturally targeted video to increase genetic counseling and testing among Latina women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and an American Cancer Society grant testing a peer-led survivor coach intervention for newly diagnosed Black/African American women. The work advances survivorship outcomes and health equity. The position works closely with community organizations and directly reports to an Assistant Professor. The position is designated Hybrid 2 Days.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Health Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Cultural competence and prior interactions or communications with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Fluency in Spanish.
- Experience in academic writing.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in health-related sciences.
- Prior research experience.
- Previous experience working in hospital settings.
- Experience with IRB protocols.
- Experience conducting interviews and surveys.
- Experience with data-collection and participant-management tools such as REDCap.
- Experience with statistical analysis and programs such as SPSS or SAS.
Responsibilities
- Prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents.
- Recruit, consent, and interview research participants.
- Develop intervention materials.
- Develop data-collection surveys and interviews.
- Collect and enter data.
- Code and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
- Write reports.
- Assist with grant writing and manuscript writing.
- Coordinate trainings.
- Communicate with study sites.
- Support project management and implementation for research grants.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life balance benefits
- Employee discounts
- Voluntary insurance options
- Professional development opportunities
- Community involvement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
