Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to support pediatric and general clinical studies in the Children’s Research Institute. The role involves study protocol execution, participant screening, recruitment, and data collection in a busy academic health setting.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and has experience with IRB processes, FDA regulations, ICH GCP guidelines, and data systems like EPIC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in pediatric or adult clinical research.
• Familiarity with UNC IRB processes, FDA regulatory requirements, ICH GCP guidelines and EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of study protocols, including screening and recruitment study participants.
• Conduct study visits and collect, enter, and review study data.
• Coordinate regulatory activities and maintain compliant documentation.

Skills

Clinical research

Recruitment

Data collection

IRB process familiarity

FDA regulatory requirements

ICH GCP guidelines

EPIC

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Clinical trial systems

Job description

Department:

Peds-Children's Research Inst-412019

Career Area:

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date :

09/21/2026

Application Deadline:

09/28/2026

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:

NC09 / GN08

Working Title:

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

Position Number:

20067924

Vacancy ID:

P021397

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Evenings/weekends as needed.

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$45,000 - $55,000

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Notice to Applicants:

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

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 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 prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs.
This position will serve as an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator within the Children’s Research Institute. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator assists with the execution of study protocols, including screening and recruiting study participants, conducting study visits, and collecting, entering, and reviewing study data.
The position involves organization, detail-orientation, and flexibility, and managing competing priorities. The position will perform clinical research work experience in an academic health care setting using general office computer systems and programs, and work independently with limited guidance.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences:

• Experience in pediatric or adult clinical research.
• Recent, direct experience with clinical trials (including experience with UNC IRB process, FDA regulatory requirements, ICH GCP guidelines, and EPIC).
• Experience in execution of clinical trials in various stages, including study startup, recruitment, study management, data collection, and closeout.
• Experience with competitive enrollment studies.
• Experience with children in a clinical setting, including building rapport with families of diverse backgrounds.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally