On-Site Data Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 26 Jul 2021

Posting Details


Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Job Title On-Site Data Assistant
Department Name Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801
Vacancy ID S018176
Position Posting Category Research Professionals
Hiring Range $14/per hour.
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
If part-time, how many hours per week? 5-10 hrs a week
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm (days and hours are flexible depending on the project needs) 
Proposed Start Date 08/02/2021
Estimated Duration of Appointment 4 months or less
Posting Open Date 07/22/2021
Posting Close Date 07/26/2021
Description of Work
The person hired for this position will primarily work on entering clinical research source data into sponsor-provided databases for our department’s observational HIV clinical trials.  They will also communicate directly with other on-site study staff to resolve data entry questions as they arise in real-time.  This person will also prepare the participant records for subsequent study visits after they have completed data entry.
 
Data management activities are an important component of clinical study implementation. Poor data documentation of research activities can endanger the clinical well-being of study participants and cause unanticipated adverse events. Ineffective data management activities can result in for-cause audits by either the study sponsor or the FDA. Data performance is also a key component of sponsor evaluation for the study awards and allows the unit to successfully compete for new funding.  All activities are done in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations, as well as Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Previous experience with entering clinical research source data into sponsor-provided databases.
- Exceptional communication skills (both oral and written) and professional demeanor.
- Comfort and skill at communicating with people from diverse backgrounds, including study staff, investigators, study sponsors or their designees, and audit staff, including the FDA.
- Demonstrated experience with multitasking, attention to detail, meticulous record-keeping, and reorganizing tasks according to shifting priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities appropriately, and organize workload effectively is required.
- Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Preferred experience working with HIV treatment and/or observational clinical trials and familiarity with related terminology.
 
Special Physical and Mental Requirements
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.
Stimulus/ARRA Funded No
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