Research Associate

University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Associate to support the Institute of Global Health and Infectious Diseases. This role coordinates study activities, ensures data quality, and assists with project management across the research lifecycle in a global health context.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Principal Investigators, project teams, and external partners to maintain protocol compliance, support participant recruitment, oversee data

Qualifications

• REDCap development and data management experience.
• Working with research teams in a resource-limited setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve data quality through data entry, quality control, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Assist with protocol development, database management, regulatory and operational documentation.
• Coordinate remote and study visits
• Manage participant engagement and retention activities
• Ensure accurate collection and documentation of study procedures and laboratory specimens
• Provide participant education related to study requirements.

Skills

Research coordination

Data management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Study operations

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Salary Range: $48,000 – $70,000 (prorated for 0.75 FTE)

Position Summary/Description:

The Research Associate will support the successful implementation and oversight of domestic and international clinical, observational, and behavioral research studies by coordinating study activities, ensuring data quality, and assisting with project management throughout the research lifecycle in the Institute of Global Health and Infectious Diseases. This role collaborates closely with Principal Investigators, Project Managers, study teams, and external partners to maintain protocol compliance, support participant recruitment and retention, oversee data collection and quality assurance processes, and contribute to the development of study documentation, manuals, training materials, and operational procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• monitoring and improving data quality through data entry, quality control, reporting, and issue resolution
• assisting with protocol development, database management, regulatory and operational documentation
• coordinating remote and study visits
• managing participant engagement and retention activities
• ensuring accurate collection and documentation of study procedures and laboratory specimens
• providing participant education related to study requirements.

The position also supports continuous process improvement initiatives, staff training, SOP development, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ), Human Subjects Protection ( HSP ), HIPAA , and other applicable research standards.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the successful execution of complex research projects from study start-up through closeout

Education and Experience:

• REDCap development and data management experience.
• Working with research teams in a resource-limited setting.

Essential Skills:

• Previous research experience.

AA/EEO 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.