Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 09 Aug 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 08/02/2022
Application Deadline 08/09/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN08
Working Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20048199
Vacancy ID P015757
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $40,944 - $48,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


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 Research Assistant (RA) position will provide general support for research projects primarily focused on cancer epidemiology research that will improve the lives of the citizens of North Carolina. The objective of the Population Group at Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is to uncover the reasons of cancer diagnosis and disparities in North Carolina’s population. The Population Group enrolls and conducts cancer research participants in all 100 counties in North Carolina. 
This position will assist in day-to-day research study activities in support of ongoing research studies being completed within the Population Group. Specific work may include assisting with collection of telephone, mail-in, electronic participant survey data; data tracking and documentation; management of participant informed consent, medical record release forms, and tumor block consents; monitoring protocols related to medical records data collection; and reporting results to the supervisor and the larger group. The RA may also assist with tracking of medical records for medical record abstraction as time allows. Specifically, this may include contacting hospitals and medical facilities by telephone to explain study needs and request medical records. It may also include telephone contact with potential study participants to explain study participation, answer questions; and schedule interview appointments; also it may assist with the collection of biological specimens. 
Other specific activities may include preparing participant mailings through mail merge and data entry of participant data collection forms.
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
Exceptionally strong organizational and time management skills. 
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are necessary to obtain and exchange information with a variety of individuals both within the study team and with other stakeholders (for example, collaborating hospitals/medical facilities or study participants).
Ability to work well independently and with others in a research team setting is critical to ensure the aims of the research studies are met in accordance with centralized study protocols and procedures. 
Ability to complete detailed work in an accurate and efficient manner.
Good investigative/analytical skills to identify potential issues and assist with problem solving.
Proficiency with Office 365/Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
*Previous research experience in epidemiologic cancer research with human subjects, medical record data collection, and data management systems is preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/237244

Contact Information


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.

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