Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Jan 2022

Posting Information
Department Globl Hlth and Infect Disease-427801
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 01/13/2022
Application Deadline 01/20/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Working Title Research Assistant
Position Number 20041923, 20042205, 20042204
Vacancy ID P014279
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm
Hours may vary based on project needs
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $33,200 - $39,004
Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet .

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
The Center for Global Health and Infectious Disease in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a full time Research Assistant for the Center for AIDS Research of the UNC-CH School of Medicine. This position will provide support for HIV research by having primary responsibility for data collection and management, medical chart abstraction, data entry into a computerized data entry instrument, and administering surveys to patients.
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
Applicant must have excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Computer experience and skills with email. Knowledge of MS Office applications such as MS Excel and MS Access is required. Previous data entry experience required.
Ability to observe, collect, and record a variety of data/information, within well-defined research parameters. Ability to document data/information collected. Ability to use established data/information systems, functions, and/or procedures to collect and store data/information. Ability to review data and information or completeness an accuracy within well-defined research parameters.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
All ideal candidates will have an ability to meticulously perform medical record data abstraction and entry, maintain a high level of organization, and work independently. Candidates also will have familiarity with HIV medical care and medical terminology and a college degree.
Experience working with individuals living with HIV is desired. Experience with chart abstractions and administering surveys to patients is highly desired. Bilingual (Spanish) ability is a plus.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/219851

Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected] 
 
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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.

Similar Positions