Social/Clinical Research Assistant - McFayden

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Social/Clinical Research Assistant - McFayden to support clinical studies at a North Carolina site. This full-time role involves coordinating participant activities and data collection within the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.

Responsibilities include screening, recruitment, conducting study visits, and ensuring accurate data entry and data quality.

Qualifications

• Experience working with clinical populations and multi-site studies.
• Experience with data collection in various forms (behavioral, EEG, wearables, MRI).
• Flexibility for night/weekend data collection to accommodate participant scheduling.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience with UNC data systems (iLab, RASR, RAMSeS, Concur, InfoPorte, IRBIS, OnCore, EPIC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of study protocols, including screening and recruiting participants.
• conduct study visits and collect, enter, and review study data.

Skills

Clinical population experience

Multi-site research experience

Behavioral data collection

EEG data collection

Wearables data collection

MRI data collection

Night/weekend scheduling flexibility

Intellectual/developmental disabilitys

UNC data systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Social/Clinical Research Assistant - McFayden

Position Details

Location: CARRBORO, NC

Location: North Carolina, US

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; other times as needed

Full-time Permanent

Hiring Range: $47,600 - $55,000

Salary Grade Equivalent: NC09 / GN08

About UNC

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 will serve as an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator within the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator assists with the execution of study protocols, including screening and recruiting study participants, conducting study visits, and collecting, entering, and reviewing study data.

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

• Experience working with clinical populations, working with multi-site research studies and biospecimen data collection
• Some experience with data collection in a variety of forms (e.g., Behavioral, EEG, wearables, MRI)
• Flexibility for night/weekend data collection to adapt to participant scheduling needs
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred
• Experience with UNC data systems is preferred (please address in cover letter if you have any experience with the following systems: iLab, RASR, RAMSeS, Concur, InfoPorte, IRBIS, OnCore, EPIC)

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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.