Social/Clinical Research Specialist - CIND

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (CIND) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Social/Clinical Research Specialist to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate clinical and social science research projects. You will assist with IRB submissions, manage data, and ensure regulatory compliance across studies.

Responsibilities include coordinating grant management, reporting, and dissemination efforts, developing research databases, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of related training or experience.
• Experience coordinating clinical or social science research projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and IRB processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate clinical and social science research projects.
• Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and reporting.
• Develop and manage research databases; ensure data quality and security.
• Support grant management, reporting, and dissemination efforts.

Skills

Project management

Data management

IRB coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned

Tools

iLab

RASR

RAMSeS

Concur

InfoPorte

IRBIS

OnCore

EPIC

ALICE

Tango

Job description

Be a Tar Heel!

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Mission and Vision

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 Details

Full-time Temporary. 40 hours per week. Position Location: North Carolina, US. Hiring Range: $23.00 - $40.00 per hour. Work Schedule: To be determined by supervisor and selected candidate.

Position Summary

The CIND (Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) is seeking a Social/Clinical Research Specialist that will serve as a key contributor to the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of clinical and social science research projects. This position supports all phases of the research process, including study design, regulatory compliance, participant and project management, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of findings. The incumbent assists with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and reporting activities to ensure compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal requirements. The position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing research databases; overseeing data quality assurance processes; conducting data collection, validation, and analysis; and preparing tabular summaries and reports to support research objectives. Duties include coordinating and managing data use agreements, contracts, and other project-related documentation while ensuring the integrity, security, and confidentiality of research data. The Social/Clinical Research Specialist provides comprehensive project administration and research support, including coordinating meetings, managing project timelines and calendars, arranging travel, processing purchase requests, and facilitating communication among investigators, collaborators, sponsors, and institutional stakeholders. The position contributes to program and policy development, implementation, and evaluation activities and works closely with pre-award and post-award teams to support grant management, reporting, compliance, and dissemination efforts. Additional responsibilities include preparing grant submissions, manuscripts, presentations, technical reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and other research-related products. The incumbent supports communication, education, and outreach efforts through onboarding and training activities, website and content management, maintenance of sponsor-required documentation, and coordination of initiatives that advance research program goals. The position exercises independent judgment and project management skills to support multiple concurrent initiatives while fostering effective collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

Experience with any or all of the following:

• iLab
• RASR
• RAMSeS
• Concur
• InfoPorte
• IRBIS
• OnCore
• EPIC
• ALICE
• Tango

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.

Contact Information

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