Clinical Research Data Coordinator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Clinical Research Data Coordinator in the Neurology department to manage data for diverse clinical protocols. The role includes compiling, verifying, managing, and reporting data within a high‑quality trial environment.

Hybrid work arrangements are available; the successful candidate will typically reside within commuting distance of Chapel Hill, NC. Primary duties focus on data management, quality control, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with REDCap and Excel.
• Experience with clinical trial research, data entry, or conducting research activities involving patients and families

Responsibilities

• Manage and verify data across multiple clinical research protocols.
• Lead data reporting and data quality assurance efforts to ensure accuracy.
• Use judgement and research skills to perform data-based tasks.
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely and accurate data delivery.

Skills

Data management

Quality assurance

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

REDCap

Excel

Job description

Department:

Neurology - 411801

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

10/14/2026

Application Deadline:

10/28/2026

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Clinical Research Data Coordinator

Position Number:

20079070

Vacancy ID:

S028152

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
This position is eligible for Hybrid Work Arrangement

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$25.00 - $32.80 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months or longer

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:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC-Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
This position will serve as a Clinical Research Data Coordinator within the Department of Neurology, Neurosciences Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU). This position is responsible for research data management for a variety of complex clinical research protocols, including leading efforts in compiling, verifying, managing, and reporting data. The Clinical Research Data Coordinator also conducts various quality assurance and quality control efforts to ensure the accuracy of research data. The Clinical Research Data Coordinator is expected to use considerable judgement and research skills to carry out data-based research tasks.

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 with REDCap and Excel
• Knowledge in the biological clinical sciences
• Experience with clinical trial research, data entry, or conducting research activities involving patients and families

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.