Temporary Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Oct 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 10/06/2022
Application Deadline 10/20/2022
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Temporary Research Assistant
Position Number 20050939
Vacancy ID S020422
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $20.00/hr - $25.00/hr
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is one of 49 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training and outreach.
Position Summary
The Temporary Social/Clinical Research Assistant will independently manage the study operations for a psychosocial oncology intervention trial. This position is responsible for the screening, recruitment, and consenting of study participants in accordance with the protocol and follow-up interactions with study participants. Follow-up study interactions include data collection and management, abstracting data per study procedures, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This position is also responsible for creating and maintaining a warm and friendly atmosphere for the study participants so that they are amenable to completing the project. This position will be supervised by the Principal Investigator and will include scheduled and unscheduled meetings to update investigators about study progress and needs.
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
Excellent communication skills with ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals. Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and prioritize tasks. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are also needed.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Clinical research experience and/or experience working directly with patients; working knowledge of database management and spreadsheets, understanding of medical terminology with the ability to extract information and summarize patient data, qualitative methods (interviewing or analysis) experience is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
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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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