Senior Field Research Data Tech

Duke PA; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC seeks a Research Data Tech Sr for the Rural South: Risk and Resilience study. You will coordinate field operations, recruit and screen participants, obtain informed consent, conduct in-person assessments, collect specimens, verify data, and support longitudinal assessments.

Based in North Carolina counties, frequent travel, strong organizational skills, independence in the field, and ability to build trust with diverse communities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with significant coursework or training in social sciences, public health, research methods, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• One year of related research, community engagement, participant recruitment, healthcare, public health, or field‑based experience. Or equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Build Community Partnerships by developing relationships with community organizations and stakeholders.
• Recruit and enroll participants through outreach events, telephone outreach, and in-person visits.
• Conduct eligibility screenings using standardized protocols and document responses.
• Coordinate and conduct 90‑minute in‑person assessments and collect biological specimens.
• Manage biological specimens with proper labeling and transport to Duke.
• Ensure data quality by reviewing records and resolving discrepancies.
• Support longitudinal participant engagement via calls, texts, and emails.
• Perform other related duties to support study operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Equity commitment

Attention to detail

Independent work

Diversity/community engagement

Documentation technology

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences / public health / related field

Job description

Duke University in Durham, NC seeks a Research Data Tech Sr for the Rural South: Risk and Resilience study. You will coordinate field operations, recruit and screen participants, obtain informed consent, conduct in-person assessments, collect specimens, verify data, and support longitudinal assessments.

Based in North Carolina counties, frequent travel, strong organizational skills, independence in the field, and ability to build trust with diverse communities are essential.