Study Coordinator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 04 Mar 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Peds-Children's Research Inst-412019
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 02/19/2024
Application Deadline 03/04/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN11
Working Title Study Coordinator
Position Number 20055842
Vacancy ID P018716
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 1 year
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional need for after-hours/weekend work
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $50,000 - $65,000
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Position Summary Information


Be a Tar Heel!
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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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 serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator within the UNC Children’s Research Institute. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, and conduct of multiple clinical research study protocols, including independently collecting and recording data, project administration, and communication with various stakeholders. This position directly supports the diverse clinical research activities of the UNC Children’s Research Institute through participation in multiple research projects. The primary purpose of this position is to assist investigators as a coordinator of a basic to moderately complex clinical/translational research study on discovering a biomarker for the disease affecting premature infants called necrotizing enterocolitis. 
The Clinical Research Coordinator may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, sponsoring agencies, community and the study participants; responsible for managing and recording all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance. The Clinical Research Coordinator has direct responsibility for day-to-day activities of several pediatric research studies involving biospecimen collection and possibly clinical trials as well. Responsibilities include patient recruitment, study procedures, biospecimen handling and aliquoting the samples for storage, keeping accurate records, administration of survey/questionnaires and data collection and REDCap database maintenance. This Clinical Research Coordinator in this position will navigate responsibilities based on protocols currently underway and those in development. Other responsibilities include the initiation and maintenance of IRB and other regulatory procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
The Coordinator will demonstrate full knowledge of clinical research principles, methods of data collection and analysis to independently manage all clinical protocols. The Coordinator will demonstrate basic knowledge of statistics and related information technology to analyze and report data collected in the course of clinical research. The Coordinator must understand all aspects of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) to conduct clinical studies under the regulatory guidelines of the FDA and institutional IRB.
Skills include: 1) ability to understand protocols and teach them to faculty, fellows, and laboratory and clinic personnel, 2) patient and family education, 3) basic knowledge of drug administration, 4) use of computers and test equipment, and 5) proper biospecimen handling.
The coordinator must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with patients and families from various backgrounds in the setting of significant acute and chronic disease. The role of clinical research in directly improving quality of life and other outcomes must be in a fair and objective way, balancing the completely voluntary nature of study participation while instilling confidence in the research team carrying out the clinical study protocols.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in pediatric or adult clinical research is strongly desired but not required. Additional preferences, but not requirements, include recent direct experience with:
* Clinical trials (including experience with UNC IRB processes, FDA regulatory requirements, ICH GCP guidelines, and EPIC)
* Evaluating protocols and consents for potential changes, when warranted, for feasible implementation at our study location in the targeted population
* Coordinating NIH multi-center clinical trials, including study startup, recruitment, study management, data collection, and closeout
* Coordinating multi-center research studies involving biospecimen collection
* Competitive enrollment studies
* Monitoring vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure)
* Developing and negotiating budgets with industry partners
Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) certification is strongly desired.
Candidates who have worked with children, built rapport with families of various backgrounds, and are self-motivated are highly sought.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
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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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