CLOSING DATE:  March 21, 2026, or until filled. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended. 

Regular, Part-Time (50% FTE), RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center (UHCC), Prevention and Control Program, located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.  

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:  $1,971.50 - $2,250/Mon. (@50% FTE).  

DUTIES:  Supports health services research studies focused on rural cancer care delivery on the neighbor islands. Assists with the coordination of the day- to-day projects and serves as the main point-of-contact for the projects. Drives to project sites as necessary. Responsible for: 1) screening, recruiting, tracking and retaining participants (patient and public); 2) obtaining informed consents; 3) collecting data (i.e., administering tests and questionnaires following research protocol); and 4) data analysis and interpretation. Assists with the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, annual progress reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals. Leads regular project meetings with Principal Investigator (PI) and research staff.  

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: 
EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Public Health, Education, Nursing, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3) years of research experience in settings involving health care. Experience includes overseeing staff for data collection and recruitment.
KNOWLEDGE: Good knowledge of research design, recruiting and screening concepts, and field-based research procedures. Knowledge of cancer and oncology care. Good knowledge of electronic communication (email), and Microsoft Office.
ABILITIES & SKILLS: Ability to communicate well orally and in writing. Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault Driver’s Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to pass a post offer criminal background check. Must be able to complete the UH Title IX training within 30 days from date of hire, and re-certify annually. Must be able to complete the Workplace Violence Prevention training within 30 days from date of hire, and re-certify annually. Must complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Human Subject training within three (3) months from date of hire. Must be able to complete the UH Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two (2) weeks from date of hire, and re-certify every twelve (12) months.  
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift, carry, and set-up equipment weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted.
POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies, procedures, and trainings and, as applicable, subject to the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center HIPAA/PHI privacy and security. Violation of the RCUH's, the UH's, or the business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.). Must complete the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center HIPAA/PHI privacy and security training immediately after hire or not later than employee’s initial exposure to HIPAA/PHI. Must maintain a current status on the University’s and/or the business entity's training requirements.

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:    
Supervisory experience on federally-funded health services research projects. Experience working in the area of cancer health services research. Experience working with elderly adults or cancer patients. Sound knowledge of statistics.

INQUIRIES:  Ohulani Battisto 808-440-4563 (Oahu).  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to https://www.rcuh.com/opportunities/job-openings/. You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) List of Professional References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Unofficial or Official Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, please send additional documents to [email protected]. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872. Please visit https://www.rcuh.com/policies-forms-documents/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf for more information on RCUH’s Benefits for eligible employees.

RCUH’s mission is to support and enhance research, development and training in Hawai‘i, with a focus on the University of Hawai‘i. 

RCUH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, reproductive health decision, citizenship, gender identity or expression, domestic or sexual violence victim status, military/veteran status, or other grounds protected under applicable federal and state laws, except as permitted by law.