Clinical Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 09 Dec 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Nutrition - 466001
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 12/06/2022
Application Deadline 12/09/2022
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Clinical Research Assistant
Position Number 20052242
Vacancy ID S020636
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 12
Work Schedule
Wednesday labs 10 AM to 2:30 PM, and other days for ordering food/ingredients.
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $25/per hour
Proposed Start Date 12/19/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or less

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition is a global leader in research and training. We are the only nutrition department in the United States situated in both a school of public health and a school of medicine. We engage in innovative work that capitalizes on both these schools’ approaches to health, and thus our department has an unusual breadth of scientific and policy approaches. Our faculty expertise spans from cell to society and moves from discovery to delivery. Our faculty and students work throughout North Carolina and reach populations in China, India, Malawi, Spain and the Philippines, to name a few.
Position Summary
The Department of Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to assist with weekly labs, order ingredients, assist students with recipes, lead discussions about food products, and ensure that the lab is clean at the end of each lab class.
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
Research Assistants are expected to possess general nutrition knowledge as well as basic food preparation knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate will have taken a course in food science, have a DPD verification statement, or experience with food science.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Inclusive Excellence is a core value at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. We expect our faculty and staff to actively contribute to fostering an academic workplace climate that is welcoming and supportive for all.
Please indicate in your cover letter how you might contribute to an inclusive climate at Gillings.
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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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