Why RTI

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems. We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

About the Hiring Group

RTI International’s Surveillance and Survey Science Department has over 60 years of experience delivering excellence to our clients. Comprised of 275 research professionals, we collect complex behavioral, health, and attitudinal data in many settings. 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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You'll Need

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.

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EEO & Pay Equity Statements

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RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below.

Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a 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, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.