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Georgetown University is seeking a Research Specialist for its Cancer Prevention and Control Program, focusing on behavioral health research related to cancer screening and survivor experiences. The ideal candidate will have a background in behavioral and health sciences, strong communication skills, and experience in research settings.
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Job Summary
The Research Specialist will support enrollment of participants into behavioral health research studies, including in-person and telephone recruitment, screening patients for eligibility, and ongoing contact with participants to optimize retention.
The employee will also be involved in preparing participant materials, interacting with clinic staff, data collection (via interviews, focus groups, and surveys), data entry, data tracking, maintaining files, and conducting quality assurance.
The employee will be a member of a research team in the Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) Program at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) and will interact with other research teams, clinicians, and collaborators.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Georgetown University is seeking a Research Specialist for its Cancer Prevention and Control Program, focusing on behavioral health research related to cancer screening and survivor experiences. The ideal candidate will have a background in behavioral and health sciences, strong communication skills, and experience in research settings.
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Salary
$20.16 - $31.30
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
behavioral health research experience
participant recruitment and retention
data collection and entry
quality assurance
Spanish language proficiency
Nice-to-have
interest in cancer-related topics
teamwork in interdisciplinary environment
interface with outside collaborators
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s-degree in behavioral and health sciences or related field
0-2 years of research team experience in academic setting