Soc/Clin Research Assistant

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Soc/Clin Research Assistant to support sickle cell disease research. The role involves regulatory work, patient interactions, and sample management within a busy clinical research setting.

You will assist with IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and coordination of sample collection from clinic visits, with emphasis on safety, privacy, and compliance. This is a temporary, full‑time position based in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in clinical research preferred.
• Competency with flow cytometry and related biological techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical research in sickle cell disease through regulatory, administrative and patient interactions.
• Assist in day-to-day management of multiple clinical studies, including collection and management of regulatory documents and IRB submissions.
• Collect patient blood or tissue samples from clinic, hospital or CTRC and perform basic downstream sample processing.
• Ensure safe handling of blood and specimens, HACCP-like safety measures, and HIPAA/GCP compliance.

Skills

Clinical research

Patient interaction

Independence

GCP training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

Posting Information

Department Med-UNC Blood Research Center - 411494

Career Area Research Professionals

Posting Open Date 09/01/2026

Application Deadline 09/16/2026

Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Position Number 20076450

Vacancy ID S028022

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $24.00 - $25.46 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer

Position Information

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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.

Position Summary

The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator position is to support clinical research in sickle cell disease through regulatory, administrative, patient interactions, and sample management. Will assist in the day-to-day management of numerous clinical studies that are presently ongoing in the sickle cell program. This will entail the collection and management of regulatory documents, IRB submissions and interactions with patients both in clinic and during study visits. The individual in this position will also be collecting patient blood or tissue samples from clinic, hospital or CTRC . Some downstream processing of samples will also be required.

For all work involving blood, the employee will be expected to use safe handling techniques including proper disposal and other safety measures as mandated by OSHA regulations. This includes bloodborne pathogen training, the proper use of PPE and receipt of the hepatitis B vaccine.

Interactions with patients will require that the individual be trained in the protection of human subjects and GCP . It is essential that the individual treat all patient information as confidential and that all HIPAA guidelines be followed. Additionally, the individual should treat all patients with the utmost respect.

The employee will not be asked to prepare talks or papers outside of the group setting although he/she will be asked to provide study updates at the weekly sickle cell update meetings. The employee may be asked to assist other sickle cell team members/laboratory personnel in a basic research laboratory, and may include sample processing.

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

• Previous experience in clinical research
• A proven ability to interact with patient/clients and to act independently
• Coursework in Biological Sciences or related field
• Competency with flow cytometry

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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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.