Assistant Study Coordinator

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

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Assistant Study Coordinator to support the Cellular Therapeutics POD and conduct of clinical trials. The role focuses on subject and data management and adherence to clinical research standards in a busy university cancer center.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality research, patient safety, and compliance with GCP and institutional policies, with potential for holiday, weekend, and evening coverage as required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with conduct of POD's clinical trials, including subject and data management.
• Ensure quality research and patient safety following federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and UNC/LCCC policies.
• May require holidays, weekend and evening coverage as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department:

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801

Career Area:

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

09/08/2026

Application Deadline:

09/17/2026

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:

NC09 / GN08

Working Title:

Assistant Study Coordinator

Position Number:

20048007

Vacancy ID:

P021354

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

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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:

The Assistant Study Coordinator will work in tandem with the Cellular Therapeutics POD's study coordinators to carry out basic elements of the conduct of the POD's clinical trials, including subject and data management. The Assistant Study Coordinator will work to ensure the delivery of quality research and patient safety by adhering to regulatory compliance standards, as dictated by federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and local and institutional policies related to the mission of the UNC/LCCC Protocol Office; safeguarding institutional integrity. This position may require holidays, weekend and evening coverage as needed based upon clinic schedules and business need.

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:

• Previous experience with therapeutic clinical research involving drugs and/or devices.
• Experience in Phase I, II, and III clinical research.
• Experience navigating medical records and data extraction.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.