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The Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the North Carolina Children’s Hospital is seeking a full time Research Instructor for clinical research to benefit children with food allergies.

Duties include the evaluation of patients for study qualification; performance of clinical procedures and assessment of study subjects including physical examinations; patient history data collection; care and treatment as requested by supervising MD/NP; development of therapeutic relationship with subjects and their caretakers; per protocol ordering of lab and diagnostic procedures and direct specimen collection; patient/family education and the insertion of IV catheters for food challenges; documentation in electronic data collection systems. Participation in personnel training and resident/student education regarding study techniques and procedures is also expected.

Certified PNP with valid NC NP license or ability to be licensed as a nurse practitioner in NC is required.

Familiarity with food allergies and anaphylaxis, prior experience with clinical trials including safety reporting and IRB submissions.

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