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Oncology Research Nurse

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville , MD
Closing date
May 19, 2021

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Industry
Healthcare, Research
Function
Analyst, Nurse, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a cancer research nurse to participate as a member of a research team studying genetic, clinical, and environmental factors associated with cancer in families and other populations.

Job Responsibilities:
•    Assisting in the preparation and implementation of study protocols.
•    Utilizing established resources to design study methods to meet study objectives.
•    Coordinating the collection of epidemiologic, genetic, and clinical data.
•    Participate in an interdisciplinary team supporting clinical evaluation and follow up.

Basic Qualifications:
•    A bachelor's degree in nursing with 4 years of experience and at least 2 years of experience in adult and/or pediatric oncology nursing is required.
•    Current RN licensure is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    A master's degree or equivalent in nursing, public health, or related field is preferred.
•    Experience in research and genetics is desirable.

Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be detail oriented and able to work in team environment.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Health Advocate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

Company info
Website
Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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