Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information


Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Is this an internal only recruitment? Yes
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey
Working Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 00056364
Vacancy ID P013139
Budgeted Hiring Range $35,500 - $40,000
Pay Band Information
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Salary Grade Equivalent GN08
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 2- years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Department Name and Number Neurology-411801
Date First Posted 07/23/2021
Closing Date 07/29/2021
Position Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Posting Category Research Professionals

Department Description
 The mission of the Department of Neurology in the School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill is to serve all of the people of North Carolina, the southeast and the nation as center for excellence in education, research scholarship and creative endeavor in the care of patients with disease of the nervous system. In order to fulfill this mission, the department must accomplish the following: • Acquire, discover, preserve, synthesize and transmit knowledge about disease of the nervous system. • Provide high quality undergraduate medical student instruction, graduate and post-graduate programs in the basic and clinical aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorder in adults and children. • Extend the neurological patient cares services and other educational and research resources of the department to the citizens of North Carolina to enhance the quality of life for all people in the state. 
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Position Description
This is a time-limited position with an estimated duration of two-years. 
This position will serve as a Social/Clinical Research Assistant within the School of Medicine, Department of Neurology. This position will work within the Neurosciences Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) assisting with the conduction of clinical research. The Social/Clinical Research Assistant assists and supports the conduct of research, including investigator-initiated projects, Federally funded research and participation in industry-sponsored experimental therapeutic trials for the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, study coordination; the assessment of research subjects; IRB submissions, modifications and regulatory maintenance; communication with internal and external clinical and research offices; data management and entry; and maintaining clinical trial compliance. 
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
The candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with clinical investigators, laboratory personnel, nurses, study contract research organizations and study sponsors, Institutional Review Board, and support staff. The candidate must have a working knowledge of medical terminology, techniques and methodologies used in developing, coordinating and managing clinical research projects. In addition, the candidate must be able to work independently and multitask while being efficient with minimal supervision. Must be able to prioritize tasks, work under deadline pressure, maintain organization, and be able to solve highly complex problems with relevant research experience. 
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidate will have: (1) a bachelor’s degree in a related area e.g. Psychology, Biology, Social Work, Nursing; 2) have at least 2-years relevant research experience in clinical research activities; and 3) direct experience working with Institutional Review Boards at a large University. 
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical and Mental Requirements
Position/Schedule Requirements
Position Attributes
Stimulus/ARRA Funded No
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