Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 20 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 May 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 05/20/2024
Application Deadline 05/31/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent GN10
Working Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20032996
Vacancy ID P019111
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, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $48,000 - $60,000
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
UNC LCCC Cellular Therapy Program (https://unclineberger.org/cellular-immunotherapy/) is one of the select few academic centers in the United States with the scientific, technical and clinical capabilities to identify new tumor targets and develop and infuse novel CAR-T immunotherapy. The purpose of this position is to provide clinical data management support for the program’s complex, early-phase adult and pediatric cellular and gene therapy clinical trials and to ensure that clinical data management activities are conducted according to federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and local and institutional policies. This position is responsible to clinical data abstraction and review, query resolution and reconciliation to support the delivery of clinical data. This position will be responsible for data entry activities, quality control review, identification, and documentation of data problems during EDC tracking and maintenance and serve as the primary contact for data entry activities for the program. 
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
Knowledge of GCP and ICH Guidelines and ability to follow established regulations, procedures, and protocols.
Experience with oncology clinical trials in academic and/or healthcare setting
Experience with EPIC, OnCore, Advarra EDC, RAVE
Experience with data query and resolution.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to plan work and coordinate multiple projects.
Customer oriented and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effective and professionally verbally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Clinical trial and oncology experience.
Previous experience with early-phase therapeutic clinical research involving drugs and/or devices.
Experience navigating medical records and data extraction.
Research Certification – SOCRA/ACRP
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Overtime occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/280927

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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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