Clinical Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support oncology studies within the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. You will recruit participants, collect data, and ensure follow-up per study protocol.

The role involves administering informed consent, coordinating questionnaires and biospecimen collection, entering data accurately into databases, and assisting with administrative tasks as needed to keep studies running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience in clinical research and human subjects research preferred.
• Strong data management and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit patients and collect study data for oncology trials.
• Coordinate biospecimen collection and manage study questionnaires.
• Ensure compliant procedures per GCP and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Clinical research

Data entry

EMR data review

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Department:

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801

Career Area:

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

06/01/2026

Application Deadline:

08/17/2026

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent:

NC07 / GN06

Working Title:

Clinical Research Assistant

Position Number:

20052807

Vacancy ID:

P021073

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

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$40,864 - $48,000

Pay Band Information:

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

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:

Responsible for recruitment, data collection, and patient follow-up for the coordination of oncology clinical research studies within the Office of Clinical Research at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center within an assigned disease group. The Clinical Research Assistant will collaborate with oncology staff, Principal Investigators and unit colleagues to meet recruitment goals and facilitate compliant research procedures per GCP guidelines. Responsible for administering informed consent, questionnaires, coordinating biospecimen collection, accurately collecting and entering data into databases, and assisting with other administrative duties as needed.

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:

• Prior experience in clinical research, with a focus on human subjects research, experience obtaining informed consent and enrolling participants in research protocols
• Proficiency in data entry, management of research data sets, and navigating electronic medical records for chart review and accurate data abstraction
• Experience working directly with patients in a healthcare or clinical setting
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital and research environment, demonstrating strong teamwork, communication, and collegiality

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Clinic – UNCH or ACC, Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally