Field Research Data Tech: Rural NC Health

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks a Research Data Tech Sr to support Midlife Health in the Rural South: Risk and Resilience. The role coordinates field operations, builds partnerships with community organizations, and recruits participants across North Carolina counties.

You will conduct in-person assessments, collect specimens, and ensure data quality while adhering to research protocols. Travel and collaboration with project leadership are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with significant coursework in social sciences, public health, research methods, or related field.
• One year of field-based research, community engagement, or participant recruitment experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse communities.
• Comfort using technology to document participant interactions and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations.
• Recruit and screen participants and obtain informed consent.
• Schedule and conduct approximately 90-minute in-person assessments.
• Collect and transport biological specimens as per protocols.
• Verify data quality and maintain accurate documentation.
• Travel regularly within North Carolina counties to support field activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Diversity & equity

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tech for data collection

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences/public health

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Duke University seeks a Research Data Tech Sr to support Midlife Health in the Rural South: Risk and Resilience. The role coordinates field operations, builds partnerships with community organizations, and recruits participants across North Carolina counties.

You will conduct in-person assessments, collect specimens, and ensure data quality while adhering to research protocols. Travel and collaboration with project leadership are essential to success.