Research Technician

As needed, depending on data collection schedule.

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Assist with recruitment, enrollment, data collection and analysis, and disseminating results for a federally funded study examining the feasibility of a food is medicine approach with families of children diagnosed with cancer. Study eligible children and their parents may use English or Spanish during the consent process, and in completing study surveys and interviews. Recruitment will take place at UNC NC Basnight Cancer Hospital. Data will be collected on site and remotely via IRB-approved platforms. The hire(s) will use best practices to protect study participants' privacy and the integrity of their data. Research team meetings will be remote.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Prior experience or background in a health-related field
Prior experience interpreting or providing patient care in clinical settings
Bilingual (Spanish + English)
Documentation of required vaccinations with negative TB testing
Completion of CITI Social Behavioral or Clinical Best Practices modules

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