Research Technician (Milko/Hutchins)

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

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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.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.