What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Research Assistant position at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center?
Title
Community Research Assistant
Job Type
Variable
Company
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division
Department
Cancer Prevention & Control
Time Type
Part time
Weekly Hours
15
Fte
0.375
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
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.
Pay Range: $26.94 - $34.23 per hour
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
Assist 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
At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every role contributes to something bigger—the fight against cancer. You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion.
Here’s What Sets Us Apart
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
This is more than a support role—it’s a chance to help bring research into the community and make cancer care more equitable for all.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have experience with health education, community health initiatives, cancer screening and patient navigation.
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.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
Reasonable Accommodation Request
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.
E-Verify Employer
Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division participates in the E-Verify program.
Community Research Assistant
Job Type
Variable
Company
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division
Department
Cancer Prevention & Control
Time Type
Part time
Weekly Hours
15
Fte
0.375
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
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.
Pay Range: $26.94 - $34.23 per hour
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
Assist 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
At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every role contributes to something bigger—the fight against cancer. You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion.
Here’s What Sets Us Apart
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
This is more than a support role—it’s a chance to help bring research into the community and make cancer care more equitable for all.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have experience with health education, community health initiatives, cancer screening and patient navigation.
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.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
Reasonable Accommodation Request
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.
E-Verify Employer
Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division participates in the E-Verify program.
Salary : $27 - $34