Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Sep 2022

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 08/30/2022
Application Deadline 09/27/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN08
Working Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant
Position Number 20011676
Vacancy ID P015967
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 1 year
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am- 5pm
Hours may vary based on project needs
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $38,670 - $45,494
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Division of Infectious Diseases conducts investigator initiated, industry funded and NIH funded AIDS prevention and treatment, sexually transmitted infections, other infectious disease scientific and clinical research, and provides patient care at UNC-Chapel Hill and at sites throughout the world. The University of North Carolina’s Global HIV Prevention and Treatment Clinical Trials Unit is dedicated to developing and conducting research of HIV prevention, HIV infection, HIV associated opportunistic infections and complications of HIV therapy, as well as conducting research in other infectious diseases. The Unit is also conducting COVID-19 Research through the UNC COVID-19 Research Response 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
THIS IS A TIME LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 1 YEAR.
The Research Assistant’s primary responsibility will be to provide administrative and clinical support to Investigators of Record, the Research Coordinator(s), and other research team members in their work. This position will also be responsible for data and specimen collection and shipment, maintenance of electronic and paper-based research records and regulatory documents in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations, as well as GCP. In addition, to this, the Research Assistant will assist other support staff in phone screening potential participants for the Unit’s various HIV Prevention, Treatment and Cure Research Studies. The Research Assistant may work at offsite research locations in Greensboro and Raleigh (in addition to UNC-CH) throughout the workweek. This position may also be responsible for other duties as assigned. These duties include preparing and scheduling participant visits, performing evaluations within the scope of the position and general office administrative tasks. The Research Assistant will have limited responsibilities for community outreach and education.
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 have the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with volunteers, patients, families, staff physicians and sponsor representatives from diverse backgrounds and sexual & racial identities.
Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must be able to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Instructions are given verbally and/or in writing.
Must have the ability to multitask and reorganize tasks according to multiple shifting priorities.
Must demonstrate the ability to maintain team, unit and university goals while meeting and exceeding individual work goals and have the ability to meticulously perform all study-related functions while maintaining a high level of organization.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation.
Must be willing and able to commute to clinical research sites in Greensboro, Raleigh and Chapel Hill, NC. Travel to community-based settings in Durham and Raleigh from UNC-CH office location may also be required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Previous experience with target populations and/or community health/outreach experience preferred.
Completed phlebotomy training is preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Valid NC Driver’s License
Special Instructions
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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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