Research Study Assistant

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reese's lab in the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center is seeking highly motivated, responsible candidates for a full-time on-site Research Study Assistant position. The Research Study Assistant will be the primary recruiter for an ongoing National Institutes of Health-funded trial testing a technology-based sexual health intervention for hematologic cancer patients, although opportunities to work on other funded research studies will also arise. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day activities involved in this trial including recruitment and participant tracking, data collection, produce reports, communication with the lab manager, principal investigator, and the primary site, among others. A strong candidate should be comfortable discussing sensitive issues including sexual health with individuals diagnosed with cancer. We seek candidates with strong organizational and communication skills, as well as attention to detail. Additionally, candidates should be able to work effectively individually as well as within a collaborative team setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, or related field or Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• General Experience working in cancer research, public health, or behavioral science
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively individually
• Ability to work within a collaborative team setting
• Comfortable discussing sensitive issues including sexual health with individuals diagnosed with cancer

Responsibilities

• Recruitment for an ongoing National Institutes of Health-funded trial testing a technology-based sexual health intervention for hematologic cancer patients
• Day-to-day activities involved in the trial including recruitment and participant tracking
• Data collection
• Produce reports
• Communication with the lab manager, principal investigator, and the primary site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level