[Hiring] RN Social Science Researcher @Research Triangle Institute

Role Description

Currently, we have an opening for an RN Social Science Researcher to support a large-scale national health data collection effort. The successful individual will use their nursing background and survey research skills to support participant-centered data collection, field operations, quality control, and documentation. This role includes approximately 25% time in the field, with travel to sites across the United States, including rural areas, and work in a mobile clinic environment.

• Support participant-centered health data collection in mobile clinic settings using nursing judgment, study protocols, and established procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct virtual and in-person training sessions and field observations.
• Track data collection activities, response rates, and costs.
• Conduct quality reviews of data collection activities, systems, reports, and related documentation.
• Develop and review project materials, including study brochures, lead letters, training manuals, job aids, and data collection materials.
• Test questionnaires and survey systems; document and report errors.
• Support Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) packages, and other project documentation.
• Present findings to support survey research knowledge and project learning.
• Obtain informed consent and collect survey data, physical measurements, biospecimens, spirometry, and other assigned study data according to study protocols while working in the field.
• Build rapport with participants and multidisciplinary field teams to support a respectful, comfortable, and professional data collection experience.
• Travel to data collection sites across the United States for approximately 25% of the role.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in nursing, public health, sociology, psychology, political science, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent. Equivalent education/experience includes an associate's degree and 5 years of experience.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in direct patient care.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (one of the 50 states or District of Columbia).
• Demonstrated interest or experience in survey research, health research, public health data collection, or related applied research activities.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort working closely with participants, colleagues, and field team members in a mobile clinic environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed study protocols, maintain confidentiality, document work accurately, and support high-quality data collection.
• Available for approximately 25% travel to conduct field activities at sites across the United States.
• Must be able to work independently, capable of submitting multiple high-quality work products on strict, overlapping deadlines.
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Merit-based annual increases.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Robust recognition program.
• Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability).
• Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave for all parents.
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments.
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.
• Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Hiring Salary Range

$74,000 - $91,000