Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator within the Children’s Research Institute. The role supports protocol execution, participant screening, recruitment, and data collection in an academic health care setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities, with prior clinical research experience and proficiency with general office software.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of study protocols including screening and recruitment of study participants.
• Conduct study visits and collect, enter, and review study data.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with study procedures and regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

General office software

Job description

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

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

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule

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

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

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 role requires an organized, detail-oriented, and flexible individual, capable of managing competing priorities. The successful candidate will possess previous clinical research work experience in an academic health care setting, experience with general office computer systems and programs, and demonstrated ability to 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, with preference for direct experience supporting clinical trials.
• Experience assisting with participant recruitment, scheduling, data collection, or other study-related activities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience working with children in a clinical setting and building rapport with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a research team.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

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 [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]
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 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Assistant position.
  • Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in any field.
  • Associate's in any field and at least 2 years of experience.
  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 4 years of related experience (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 3 years of experience).
  • High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience.
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal 8 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience).
  • None of the above
• * How many years of clinical research or other relevant experience do you have?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Briefly describe your experience working with children and families in a clinical research setting.

  (Open Ended Question)