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? No
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Working Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20035348
Vacancy ID P013094
Budgeted Hiring Range 35,104 - 45,000
Pay Band Information
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Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday  – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Occasional early mornings, nights and weekends
Department Name and Number Psychiatry - Research-412250
Date First Posted 07/20/2021
Closing Date 07/26/2021
Position Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Posting Category Research Professionals

Department Description
The UNC Center for Excellence in Eating Disorders is in the Department of Psychiatry. The primary purpose of this clinical and research-based program is to conduct research and treatment for eating disorders. 
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
The primary purpose of this position is to assist with active research studies in the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders. This will include clinical trials for eating disorders and large-scale genetics studies. Duties include participant recruitment, retention, screening and scheduling, phlebotomy, dispensing study medications, conducting research study visits, the collection of physical data including height, weight, and blood pressure, data collection and management, IRB and ethics regulation, preliminary literature searches and summaries, and maintenance of documentation related to clinical trials. The research assistant will ensure correct storage of the biosamples (saliva and blood), and conduct quality control of behavioral data. The research assistant will also supervise undergraduate research assistants and summer interns. These responsibilities require frequent contact with study participants and UNC faculty and staff. 
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
Experience with Microsoft Office. Ability to work early mornings, nights and weekends. Valid driver’s license to complete home-based study visits. 
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working on eating disorder research studies and experience interacting with individuals with mental illness are preferred. Specific experience working on clinical trials desirable. Phlebotomy trained and vital signs certification a plus. Experience in clinical research with human subjects and the ability to work well independently and with others in a team setting. The ability to communicate complex study information to potential research subjects. Experience with IRB submissions, obtaining informed consent, Qualtrics and RedCap. 
Required Licenses/Certifications
Valid driver’s license
Special Physical and Mental Requirements
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Night work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Position Attributes
Stimulus/ARRA Funded No
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Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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