Soc/Clin Research Assistant (Milko)

Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM

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.

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The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The Social/Clinical Research Assistant (RA) will support clinical and research activities led by Drs. Laura Milko and Jonathan Berg. This role involves helping coordinate research teams within the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen) and Age-Based Genomic Screening ( ABGS) projects. Tasks include scheduling meetings, drafting emails, keeping track of project updates, and helping create and edit research materials like protocols and presentations.
The RA will primarily work with Dr. Milko on the ABGS project. A major part of this role involves community outreach acting as a point of contact between the research team and our Community Research Board and other partner organizations. The RA will help plan and prepare for public genetics education events, including making materials like flyers and newsletters, and attending events about once a month (occasionally on a weekend day), as part of the regular 40-hour workweek.
The RA will also learn how to manage the ABGS website and handle data collected through surveys, using tools like Qualtrics and REDCap.
When the ABGS pilot launches in summer 2025, the RA will support clinical coordination, helping manage genetic samples and guide participants through the consent process. Other tasks will include recruiting and enrolling participants, working with clinic staff, collecting and entering survey data, tracking incentives, and ensuring everything runs smoothly and is well-documented.
For the ClinGen project, the RA will support working groups by organizing meeting logistics, taking notes, helping with presentations and spreadsheets, and staying in touch with team members and project leaders.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

* Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
* Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive).
* Basic understanding of genetics and interest in biomedical or public health research.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
* Professionalism, dependability, and a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic research environment.
* If selected, applicant needs to be able to start between May 26 (ideal) and June 6 (at the latest)

* Course work in scientific, health-related, or social science field (e.g., genetics, biology, public health, psychology, sociology).
* Research experience, particularly in clinical or community-based settings.
* Experience with data collection platforms such as REDCap and Qualtrics.
* Familiarity with website platforms such as WordPress and/or basic content management tools.
* Experience with community outreach or public engagement, particularly in health-related settings.
* Interest in qualitative research or experience conducting interviews, focus groups, or thematic analysis.
* Multilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish or other languages) is a plus.
* Familiarity with IRB processes or research ethics and compliance.
* Experience tracking participant engagement or managing study incentives.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.