Associate Clinical Research Coordinator

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in North Carolina is seeking an Associate Clinical Research Coordinator to support melanoma clinical studies. This temporary, part-time position (20 hours per week) will execute study protocols, collect and manage data, and coordinate with investigators, coordinators, and the Institutional Review Board.

The role also oversees the Melanoma and Complex Skin Cancer Registry, facilitates patient recruitment, ensures HIPAA and CITI compliance, and aids

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in oncology research or clinical data collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection, compilation, and reporting for melanoma studies.
• Maintain UNC Melanoma Registry and cancer study databases.
• Assist in IRB submissions, HIPAA compliance, and manuscript preparation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Posting Information

Department Surgery - Surgical Oncology - 414020

Career Area Research Professionals

Posting Open Date 09/17/2026

Application Deadline 09/24/2026

Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title Associate Clinical Research Coordinator

Position Number 20075609

Vacancy ID S028077

Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week 20

Work Schedule Between 8:00 AM – 5:00pm

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $12.73 - $14.93 per hour

Proposed Start Date 10/01/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer

Position Information

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

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 primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Associate Clinical Research Coordinator of clinical research projects in melanoma. The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the execution of clinical research protocols, including leading the efforts in gathering, compiling, and reporting data for a variety of research studies. The position will be responsible for the organization and management of the UNC Melanoma and Complex Skin Cancer Registry and other cancer study databases.

The responsibilities include identification and recruitment of eligible populations, collection and compilation of data, and conveying accurate information to clinical investigators, basic scientists, bioinformaticians, and the UNC Institutional Review Board and/or Clinical Protocol Office while adhering to CITI research ethics and HIPAA regulations. This position will establish an overall plan for the administration of ongoing research projects and will serve as the contact person for the study participants, research personnel, work study students, and investigators. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining relationship and encouraging collaborate research with multiple clinicians and researchers. The position will also assist in preparation of manuscripts and presentations.

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 initiating and updating IRB and PRC applications
• Experience in an oncology-related field
• Experience with Epic@UNC, RedCap, Access, or other Microsoft Office programs
• Experience as project coordinator or database management
• Ability to communicate through various forms with multiple researchers

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.