Research Assistant

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Research Assistant supporting cancer research at Georgetown University. Assisting in participant recruitment, data collection, and project management within the Cancer Prevention and Control Program.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $27 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in recruiting Chinese- and English-speaking participants
Conduct telephone interviews and perform data entry
Coordinate with laboratory workers and attend research meetings
Assist Dr. Wang and collaborative researchers with administrative work
Responsible for project management and data collection including patient interviews
Conduct data analysis and generate reports
Assist in research-related logistics including meetings and data shipments

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Associate degree and 1 - 2 years’ experience
M.S or M.A. in the social, behavioral, or health sciences is preferred
B.A. and B.S with experience in social and behavioral, health research would be considered
Computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Proficiency in both English and Chinese languages is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
retirement savings
tuition assistance
work-life balance benefits
employee discounts
voluntary insurance options

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisdata entryproject management

Soft Skills

communicationcoordination

Certifications

High School DiplomaAssociate degreeM.SM.A.B.A.B.S.