Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 21 May 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Globl Hlth and Infect Disease-427801
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 05/14/2024
Application Deadline 05/21/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent GN10
Working Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20064178
Vacancy ID P019062
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Three Years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $46,000-$65,000
Pay Band Information
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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
Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs.
This position will serve as an Associate Clinical Research Coordinator within the Institute of Global Health and Infectious Diseases. The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the execution of clinical research protocols, including leading efforts in gathering, compiling, and reporting data for a variety of research studies.
This position will be primarily based in Asheville, North Carolina with duties at the Mission Hospital.
The Study Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the La Crosse Encephalitis in Western North Carolina study. This is a North Carolina Collaboratory-funded project that aims to collect critical data that will lay the foundation for future efforts to reduce disease transmission and improve the effectiveness of care for patients hospitalized with La Crosse encephalitis virus, a mosquito-borne virus endemic to western North Carolina.
Key activities for this position include 1) coordinate screening of participants, enrollment, and data collection 2) serve as liaison between the study team, research participants, collaborators, testing laboratories, and local public health agencies 3) schedule meetings among internal and external collaborators, 4) manage inventory and order additional supplies as needed, 5) ensure study protocols including the consent process are followed and updated as needed, 6) oversee data security and management (REDCap), and 7) prepare regular status reports. The Study Coordinator will be a member of our Vector-borne Disease Epidemiology, Ecology, and Response (VEER) Hub Research team, and will work with graduate students, medical students, laboratory technicians and assistants, and more team members to support various projects.
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
Must be able to use considerable judgement and skills in performing work assignments. 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. Comfort and skill at communicating with people from diverse backgrounds, including study staff, investigators, participants, study sponsors or their designees.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience working in clinical research environment.
Experience working in a Hospital/Clinic setting.
Experience developing research reports for study team members and study populations, preferably via REDCap.
Experience entering research information into a variety of databases and performing quality control of research records across databases (REDCap).
Experience Electronic Health Record systems.
Prior certification in Humans Subjects Research (i.e., CITI training) and Good Clinical Practice
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Valid NC Driver’s License
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/280240

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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