Community Research Assistant

About the Role

In this role, you’ll work side-by-side with a Cancer Prevention and Control faculty member to help advance research that truly makes a difference. Your work will focus on addressing disparities in cancer outcomes and improving care and prevention for historically underserved communities. This is a meaningful opportunity to connect research with real people—helping ensure that programs, interventions, and studies reflect the needs and voices of diverse communities. If you are passionate about health equity, community engagement, and making an impact beyond the lab, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Support community-based cancer prevention and control research initiatives
• Help plan and deliver behavioral interventions designed to improve health outcomes
• Build and sustain relationships with community partners and participants
• Engage with historically underserved populations in a respectful, culturally responsive way
• Auxiliary with outreach activities, program coordination, and participant engagement
• Contribute to studies focused on reducing disparities in cancer care and outcomes
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and community stakeholders to move projects forward

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine interest in health equity, cancer prevention, or community-based research
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Experience with community outreach, public health, research support, or similar work is a plus
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when engaging with underserved populations
• Organization and attention to detail, especially when supporting multiple projects
• A desire to learn and contribute to meaningful, impact-driven work

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven work – Your efforts directly support reducing cancer disparities and improving lives
• Collaborative environment – Work alongside leading researchers, clinicians, and community partners
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion – We actively engage and support diverse communities and perspectives
• Opportunities to grow – Gain hands-on experience in research, public health, and community engagement
• A respected institution – Join one of the nation’s first cancer centers, with a long-standing reputation for excellence

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree; or Associate’s degree and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in an education, science, research or health related field; or High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience in an education, science, research or health related field.
• Note: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
• Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience with health education, community health initiatives, cancer screening and patient navigation.