Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Aug 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Thurston Arthritis Res Center-429201
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 08/18/2022
Application Deadline 08/31/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN08
Working Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20019117
Vacancy ID P015883
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
Hiring Range $40,944-$53,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
This position will entail direction of numerous industry sponsored clinical trials and other research projects at the Thurston Arthritis Research Center. Key aspects of the position will include communication and coordination with industry sponsors, research organizations and other sites as necessary. The successful candidate will be responsible for IRB submissions, contract negotiations, and all regulatory documentation as well as patient recruitment, patient evaluations, and collection and management of all study data. The coordinator will coordinate and perform study specific regulatory processes across multiple studies of different therapeutic areas and phases, in accordance with appropriate regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, and study specific protocols. The Clinical Trials Study Coordinator will also participate in other clinical research activities as necessary at the Thurston Arthritis Research Center. This position also involves collection of data for a patient registry and maintenance of the registry along with data entry.
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
Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to function independently and in a team setting; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with a diverse set of people, and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience working with human subjects in a clinical research setting.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Night work occasionally, Overtime occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/238325

Contact Information


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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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