Soc/Clin Research Assistant

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Psychiatry at UNC Chapel Hill is seeking a temporary, Social/Clinical Research Assistant (Study Coordinator) to support all aspects of research procedures including data collection, recruitment, scheduling and participant tracking.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator and supporting 4 active studies, the role includes regulatory oversight, administering lab sessions and supervising staff and students. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience with data management and study coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all research procedures: data collection and management.
• Assist with recruitment, scheduling, and participant tracking for multiple studies.
• Provide regulatory oversight and documentation for IRB-related tasks.
• Supervise staff and students in lab sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

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.

The Department of Psychiatry at UNC Chapel Hill is seeking a temporary, Social/Clinical Research Assistant (Study Coordinator). As study coordinator, the primary purpose of this position is to work closely with the Principal Investigator (Elizabeth Andersen Ph.D.) to support all aspects of research procedures, including data collection and management, recruitment, scheduling, and participant tracking. The study coordinator will be responsible for recruitment, scheduling enrollment and lab visits, tracking participant compliance, data management and regulatory oversight for 4 active studies (1 clinical trial). They will also be responsible for administering lab sessions and supervising other staff and students.

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

1) Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally with various stakeholders or produce professional emails or other correspondence
2) Experience preparing and submitting IRB modifications
3) Experience with data management, including REDcap
4) Experience working with or conducting research with adolescents
5) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

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.

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

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have Redcap database experience?
  • yes
  • no
• * Describe your experience with the IRB process.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail?
  • Yes
  • No