Research Technician
About The Position
The UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center Training Innovators to Gain Experiential Research Skills ( TARC - TIGERS ) summer opportunity is a structured, educational opportunity designed for motivated and eager high school students (rising junior or seniors) interested in innovation, research, and professional development. Hosted by the clinical trials team at the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center ( TARC ), this program provides clinical exposure, workforce readiness training, and practical office skill development to prepare students for future academic and career pathways. This program includes a didactic and a hands-on component. With the supervision and support of research staff, participants will engage directly with clinical environments, support research related tasks appropriate for their experience level, and develop essential professional skills in communication, organization, teamwork, and patient centered service. This role is intended for learning and exposure; therefore, responsibilities do not include direct patient care activities, handling of biological samples, or access to medical records without direct supervision from research coordinator or relevant staff.
Responsibilities
- Assist with creating patient outreach materials
- Organizing, prepping, and maintaining laboratory kits & materials
- Shadowing research coordinators in research spaces on campus
- Perform administrative tasks and learn
- Learn key professional skills such as public speaking, scientific literacy, writing emails, data visualization, organization, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
