Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Research Support Assistant (Temporary Benefited)
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Research Support Assistant (Temporary Benefited)
Job Type
Temporary, Benefited
Company
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division
Department
Indigenous Cancer Health
Time Type
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
FTE
1
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every role contributes to advancing research, improving patient outcomes, and bringing us closer to a future without cancer. In this position, you will provide essential administrative and research support to a busy research team, helping ensure studies and projects run smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, staying organized, and supporting meaningful research in a collaborative environment. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will help researchers focus on discoveries that make a difference.
Roswell Park's mission is to eliminate cancer's grip on humanity through research, innovation, and compassionate care. [roswellpark.org], [roswellpark.org]
Salary Range
$40,191 - $51,646 annually
What You'll Do
- Provide clerical, administrative, and general office support within a research setting
- Enter, organize, and maintain research data with a high level of accuracy
- Assist with data management activities and basic descriptive statistical analysis
- Support research teams with study documentation and project coordination
- Assist with research protocol submissions, renewals, and related documentation
- Maintain records, files, and reports to support ongoing research activities
- Communicate and collaborate with researchers, staff, and other stakeholders
- Help ensure research projects remain organized, compliant, and on schedule
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who is:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working with data and managing information accurately
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and other computer-based systems
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- A strong communicator who works well with others
- Dependable, proactive, and eager to learn
- Interested in supporting research and contributing to meaningful work
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Experience supporting research activities, data management, or administrative operations in a healthcare, academic, or scientific environment is helpful but not required.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At Roswell Park, you'll join a team where every role has a purpose. Whether you're supporting researchers, clinicians, or patients, your work helps advance groundbreaking discoveries and improve lives every day. Roswell Park describes itself as a place where employees are heard, respected, valued, and connected to a mission bigger than themselves.
What We Offer
- A mission-driven organization focused on making a real impact
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop new skills
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees
- A workplace built on innovation, integrity, teamwork, commitment, compassion, and respect.
Join Roswell Park and become part of a nationally recognized cancer center where your work supports discoveries that change lives.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in data management; or
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in data management.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
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Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Grant Funding
This is a grant-funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required.
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Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division participates in the E-Verify program.
Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It’s a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.
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