Clinical Research Project Coordinator — Nutrition Trials

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Project Specialist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will provide day-to-day coordination and management for a federally funded nutrition intervention trial in adults with cancer. You will work with clinicians, dietitians, and researchers to recruit participants, obtain consent, and schedule assessments.

Responsibilities include data management, regulatory support, and preparation of progress updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience.
• All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Experience in health-related clinical research is preferred.
• Knowledge of IRB processes and human subject research requirements preferred.
• Experience with REDCap or similar research systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day management for a federally funded clinical trial.
• Recruit and retain study participants, including screening, consent, and scheduling procedures.
• Support study documentation, data management, and regulatory activities (IRB, amendments, continuing reviews).
• Coordinate with clinic staff, study dietitian, and research team to support recruitment and intervention delivery.
• Attend meetings and assist with data analysis, reporting and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Health research experience

Participant recruitment

IRB knowledge

REDCap experience

Research project support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field with 1 year experience

Job description

The Research Project Specialist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will provide day-to-day coordination and management for a federally funded nutrition intervention trial in adults with cancer. You will work with clinicians, dietitians, and researchers to recruit participants, obtain consent, and schedule assessments.

Responsibilities include data management, regulatory support, and preparation of progress updates.