Bilingual Social/Clinical Research Assistant (Spanish)

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive discounts for campus events

Savings on local child care centers

Campus event discounts

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave and health plans

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Soc/Clinical Research Assistant – Journey to support a pediatric study focused on improving communication during medical visits and patient outcomes. The role emphasizes English/Spanish interactions, data collection, and longitudinal follow-up.

The position is part-time (30 hours/week) for two years, primarily on-site in Kenansville, NC, with some off-site tasks and a schedule of Monday–Friday 8:00am–2:00pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish desired for bilingual interviews.

Responsibilities

• Recruit English and Spanish-speaking adolescents 11-17 and their parents for a NIMHD-funded study.
• Coordinate and manage data collection timelines and protocols; follow patients over time.
• Track and order project supplies.
• Conduct follow-up interviews at 6 and 12 months after baseline visits.
• Abstract information from medical records of participating patients.
• Attend monthly meetings with PI/PM and provide progress reports.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Research coordination

Adolescent experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Soc/Clinical Research Assistant – Journey to support a pediatric study focused on improving communication during medical visits and patient outcomes. The role emphasizes English/Spanish interactions, data collection, and longitudinal follow-up.

The position is part-time (30 hours/week) for two years, primarily on-site in Kenansville, NC, with some off-site tasks and a schedule of Monday–Friday 8:00am–2:00pm.