Soc/Clin Research Assistant

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research. Position Summary The Clinical Research Assistant will collaborate and communicate with Study Coordinator(s), Principal Investigator, support staff and clinical research colleagues to meet start-up and recruitment goals and facilitate compliant research procedures per GCP, federal, and institutional guidelines. This position will perform recruitment, data collection, and patient follow-up for the coordination of oncology research studies. This position is responsible for administering informed consent, HIPAA, questionnaires, coordinating biospecimen collection, accurately collecting and entering data into databases, documenting study activities, supporting preparation of regulatory documents, and assisting with other administrative or coverage duties as needed. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Possess strong decision-making skills and the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to thoroughly document procedures. Customer-oriented and team-oriented. Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Evening work occasionally, overtime occasionally. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Knowledge of ICH GCP, Federal Regulations and Guidelines; some research experience including demonstrated ability to follow established regulations, procedures, and protocols; research data collection and entry. Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical research studies of varying degrees of complexity. Knowledge of ICH GCP, Federal Regulations and Guidelines; some research experience including demonstrated ability to follow established regulations, procedures, and protocols; research data collection and entry. Some experience in human-subjects research; including obtaining informed consent and enrolling subjects into protocols; experience entering and managing data sets; medical chart review and abstraction. Demonstrated ability to effectively operate at a high degree of independence. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure to hazardous materials Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/301285 Temporary Employment Policies Temporary Employment Policies

Location: Carrboro, NC, US

Posted Date: 6/15/2025