Soc/Clin Research Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support oncology research studies. This role involves data collection, patient follow-up, and ensuring compliance with research protocols. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional growth and exclusive perks are available to employees.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care

Special rates for performing arts events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in human-subjects research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with study coordinators and investigators for oncology research.
• Administer informed consent and collect data for studies.

Skills

Decision-Making

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Customer Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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

The Clinical Research Assistant will collaborate and communicate with Study Coordinator(s), Principal Investigator, support staff and clinical research colleagues to meet start-up and recruitment goals and facilitate compliant research procedures per GCP , federal, and institutional guidelines. This position will perform recruitment, data collection, and patient follow-up for the coordination of oncology research studies. This position is responsible for administering informed consent, HIPAA , questionnaires, coordinating biospecimen collection, accurately collecting and entering data into databases, documenting study activities, supporting preparation of regulatory documents, and assisting with other administrative or coverage 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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Possess strong decision-making skills and the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to thoroughly document procedures.
Customer-oriented and team-oriented.
Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
Evening work occasionally, overtime occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Knowledge of ICH GCP , Federal Regulations and Guidelines; some research experience including demonstrated ability to follow established regulations, procedures, and protocols; research data collection and entry.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical research studies of varying degrees of complexity.
Knowledge of ICH GCP , Federal Regulations and Guidelines; some research experience including demonstrated ability to follow established regulations, procedures, and protocols; research data collection and entry.
Some experience in human-subjects research; including obtaining informed consent and enrolling subjects into protocols; experience entering and managing data sets; medical chart review and abstraction.
Demonstrated ability to effectively operate at a high degree of independence.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure to hazardous materials

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Assistant position.
  • Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in any field.
  • Associate's in any field and at least 2 years of experience.
  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 4 years of related experience (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 3 years of experience).
  • High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience.
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal 8 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience).
  • None of the above
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint?
  • Yes
  • No