Research Technician (Milko/Hutchins)

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education seeks a Research Technician to support innovative genomic medicine projects. This temporary full-time role involves collaboration across interdisciplinary teams, focusing on community outreach and precision medicine initiatives. The position offers a dynamic work environment where you can enhance your skills while contributing to impactful research. Join a vibrant community in one of the best college towns in the U.S., where you'll enjoy professional growth opportunities and exclusive perks that enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care

Special rates for performing arts events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Experience coordinating research or clinical activities in academic or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate public genetics education events and manage outreach materials.
• Support precision medicine initiatives and assist with lab management duties.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Community Engagement

Research Coordination

Education

Course work in public health

Course work in biomedical sciences

Course work in health administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Qualtrics

REDCap

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Department	Genetics - 423501
Career Area	Research Professionals
Posting Open Date	05/09/2025
Application Deadline	05/12/2025
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Research Technician (Milko/Hutchins)
Position Number	20056824
Vacancy ID	S025250
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$21.64/per hour
Proposed Start Date	05/27/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The Research Technician will support an assortment of clinical, research and implementation activities led by Drs. Laura Milko and Jonathan Berg. This role involves helping with coordination across two key projects at UNC: the Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care (PPMH) and Age-Based Genomic Screening (ABGS). This full-time temporary role is evenly split between PPMH and ABGS efforts and involves administrative, communications, operational, and research support for interdisciplinary teams advancing genomic medicine.

FTE Allocation:
50% Age-Based Genomic Screening (ABGS)
The RA will primarily work with Dr. Laura Milko on the ABGS project, which includes a strong emphasis on community outreach. The RA will serve as a point of contact between the research team and the Community Research Board and other partner organizations. Key responsibilities include:
* Planning and preparing for public genetics education events, including designing flyers, newsletters, and other outreach materials.
* Attending outreach events approximately once a month (occasionally on weekends), as part of the regular 40-hour workweek.
* Managing and updating the ABGS website.
* Handling survey data using tools such as Qualtrics and REDCap.
* Supporting the ABGS pilot launch in summer 2025 by coordinating clinical logistics, including management of genetic samples and assisting participants through the consent process.
* Additional duties include participant recruitment and enrollment, collaboration with clinic staff, survey data collection and entry, incentive tracking, and documentation to ensure smooth study operations.

50% - Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care (PPMH)
In this role, the RA will work with PPMH Program Manager, Liz Hutchins, to support a variety of precision medicine initiatives by:
* Managing internal communications and announcements.
* Coordinating team meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, note-taking, and tracking action items.
* Helping to maintain the program website, program records, repositories, and directories.
* Contributing to Berg Lab management duties including website updates and overseeing lab operations such as inventory and purchasing.
* Assisting with event planning and student programs.
* Additional duties as needed.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

* Course work in public health, biomedical sciences, health administration, or a related field.
* Experience coordinating research or clinical activities in academic or healthcare settings.
* Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and timelines independently.
* Familiarity with precision medicine, genomics, and community engagement preferred.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Qualtrics, REDCap, and virtual collaboration tools.

Temporary Employment Policies

Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
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Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
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