Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Advanced

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Data Coordinator to support oncology trials by accurately collecting and abstracting clinical data in compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements. This role oversees data activities across multiple studies under supervision.

Responsibilities include data entry, reconciliation, and ensuring audit readiness, with collaboration across study teams and regulatory staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in clinical data abstraction and data entry preferred.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP and federal regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstraction of clinical information from medical records and source documents to meet protocol specific requirements
• Collection and entry of study required data, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely submission
• Ongoing data reconciliation and query resolution to ensure data integrity
• Collaboration with study teams, regulatory staff, and clinical coordinators to support protocol compliance and patient safety
• Compilation and maintenance of research patient records, ensuring adherence to documentation standards, data reporting timelines, and audit-readiness
• This position is essential to the mission of the UNC / LCCC Clinical Trials Office, upholding research quality, supporting regulatory compliance, and safeguarding institutional integrity while contributing to discoveries that shape the future of cancer care.

Skills

Data abstraction

Clinical data collection

Data entry

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Posting Information

Department LCCC - Clinical Trials-426806

Career Area Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date 10/14/2026

Application Deadline 10/28/2026

Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent NC10 / GN10

Working Title Data Coordinator

Position Number 00059669

Vacancy ID P021468

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule Monday- Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $55,886 - $65,000

Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Notice to Applicants This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. 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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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

This position plays a vital role in advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes by supporting the accurate collection and abstraction of clinical data for oncology trials conducted in compliance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and institutional policies. The Data Coordinator independently oversees data related activities for multiple complex studies throughout their life cycle, including activation, implementation, monitoring, and closure, under the direction of a Clinical Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Abstraction of clinical information from medical records and source documents to meet protocol specific requirements
• Collection and entry of study required data, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely submission
• Ongoing data reconciliation and query resolution to ensure data integrity
• Collaboration with study teams, regulatory staff, and clinical coordinators to support protocol compliance and patient safety
• Compilation and maintenance of research patient records, ensuring adherence to documentation standards, data reporting timelines, and audit-readiness
• This position is essential to the mission of the UNC / LCCC Clinical Trials Office, upholding research quality, supporting regulatory compliance, and safeguarding institutional integrity while contributing to discoveries that shape the future of cancer care.

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 with therapeutic clinical research involving investigational drugs and/or devices, including exposure to Phase I- III oncology trials, and demonstrated knowledge of ICH GCP , federal regulations, and protocol driven procedures.
• Strong ability to navigate medical records and perform accurate, high-quality data abstraction, data collection, and data entry, with attention to detail and adherence to documentation standards.
• Previous data coordinator experience or equivalent oncology clinical research experience, supported by strong computer skills and the ability to gather data, document procedures, and contribute to reports, trainings, and SOP development.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects, plan work effectively, meet strict data submission deadlines, and coordinate tasks across various phases of study activity.
• Excellent professional communication skills (written and verbal), customer service orientation, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as required.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

Quick Link

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Contact Information

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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.