Clinical Study Coordinator Human Research Core

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 03 Apr 2023

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Nutrition Research Institute-633300
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 03/27/2023
Application Deadline 04/03/2023
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent GN09
Working Title Clinical Study Coordinator Human Research Core
Position Number 20035209
Vacancy ID P017162
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 8-5, Weekends and before and after hours occassionally may be required
Work Location Kannapolis, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $36,363-55,055
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Learning how people can eat uniquely! 
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is an internationally recognized center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our research contributes to the prevention and mitigation of chronic disease across the lifespan from periconception through aging.
Our Mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual’s requirements for and responses to nutrients.
NRI principal investigators hold faculty appointments in the departments of Nutrition and Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Their research interrogates nutrient roles in disease prevention, disease risk factors, and the impact of gene-environment and gene-nutrient interactions.
The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research. We seek and encourage a diversity of experiences and ideas and provide the tools and flexibility for all employees to achieve success and excellence within their chosen occupations and aspirations.
We are committed to open dialogue, careful listening, becoming educated about the systems that hinder or prevent success, and taking action to ensure that all are equally acknowledged for their contributions and equally reap the benefits of being part of our community. 
Our Vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition.
Everyone who works at the NRI supports this hopeful vision. Working at the NRI means doing good for the world. Join us! 
The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region.
Position Summary
The Nutrition Research Institute is a freestanding research institute located approximately 2 hours from Chapel Hill. The NRI is the lead component of a major collaborative effort (funded by the state of NC) between UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, NC Agricultural and Technical University, NC Central University, and NC State University. The NRI focuses on using cutting edge genomic and metabolomic biotechnology to develop innovative approaches to understanding the role of diet and activity in normal brain development, the prevention of cancer, and the prevention and treatment of obesity.
This position will serve as Clinical Research Coordinator for clinical research projects of the NRI Human Research Core. The position will handle participant recruitment and scheduling, advertising, materials processing and storage, phone calls to research participants, administering informed consent, scheduling appointments for study visit, phlebotomy, and handling participant payments. In all these facets, this position must be able to work independently and exercise considerable judgement.
The position will assist or learn how to assist with creating Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and modifications. This requires a good understanding of human subject research protections and management of clinical studies. This position will be charged with database creation and management, including tracking appointments, specimen collection and processing, meal preparation and delivery as needed, washout periods, and protocol adherence (quality control). Part of the duties will be clinical instrumental analyses, including assessment of body composition with DEXA, BodPod, and measurement of energy expenditure with indirect calorimetry, non-invasive evaluation of liver composition with FibroScan. 
NOTE: This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, appx. 2 hours from UNC’s main campus.
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
* One year of research project management experience working with human studies
* Experience with informed consent, subject recruitment, and management of the scheduling process
* Phlebotomy experience
* Must be able to work weekends and evenings as necessary
* Must be able to obtain ServSafe food handler’s certification within 90 days
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Pediatric phlebotomy and/or heel sticks
* Experience as Medical Laboratory Technician
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Special Instructions
This position is located in Kannapolis, NC (near Charlotte, NC).
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/253065

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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