Social Clinical Research Specialist - Journey

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University seeks a Social Clinical Research Specialist - Journey to coordinate tissue procurement for a tumor bank. You will screen patients, obtain informed consent, and ensure meticulous record-keeping across REDCap and Epic in a fast-paced research setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant experience; familiarity with EPIC and REDCap is preferred. This is a full-time position located in Greenville, NC, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with biospecimen procurement or basic science lab preferred.
• Familiarity with REDCap and HIPAA regulations.
• Working knowledge of electronic health records, preferably Epic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection, processing, storage, and distribution of tissue and blood specimens.
• Review schedules and EHRs to identify eligible participants, coordinate with clinical staff, obtain consent.
• Maintain accurate patient/consent/specimen/REDCap records; upload to Epic; prepare IRB submissions.

Skills

Biospecimen procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

REDCap

Epic

Job description

Social Clinical Research Specialist - Journey

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Social Clinical Research Specialist - Journey

Classification Title 12416 Social Clinical Research Specialist

Competency Level 2 - Journey

Working Title

Working Title Social Clinical Research Specialist - Journey

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $41,572 - $78,779

Anticipated Hiring Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Anticipated Hiring Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $56,700 - $63,000

Salary Grade Equivalency

Salary Grade Equivalency NC15

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday

Work Hours

Work Hours 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Position Location (City)

Job Category

Job Category Staff

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East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

Your Academic Affairs , led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university’s colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is composed of departments that function to increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state; improve the health and well-being of the region; and train physicians who will meet the healthcare needs of the state. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is aligned with ECU Health as a clinically integrated academic healthcare organization. This integration allows the two organizations to provide efficient, effective and high-quality care to eastern North Carolina residents. For more information, visit ECUHealth.org.

The Department of Surgery supports patient care, education, and research across six surgical specialties. Faculty provide comprehensive surgical services, train medical students and residents, and lead research programs. Achieving these missions requires skilled, appropriately classified, and competitively compensated staff.

Primary Purpose of Position

The tumor procurement specialist is vital to the function of an active tumor bank. Reporting to the Director of NCTC , this position works independently and collaborates with faculty investigators, surgeons, research personnel, and other university and health system partners to coordinate tissue procurement activities and expand utilization of the tissue bank. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department’s tumor bank, including patient screening and recruitment, informed consent, human tissue procurement and processing, specimen preservation, and research data and regulatory management.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of tissue and blood specimens from operating rooms and pathology (60%)
• Review surgical schedules and electronic health records to identify eligible research participants, coordinate with clinical personnel, and obtain and document informed consent (20%)
• Maintain accurate patient, consent, specimen, and REDCap records; upload documentation to Epic; reconcile pathology reports; and prepare required IRB submissions (10%)
• Promote tissue bank resources, coordinate research specimen requests, and train and supervise students (10%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

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.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Prior experience in human biospecimen procurement, tissue processing, or a basic science research laboratory.
• Experience working in an operating room, pathology, or peri-operative clinical environment.
• Working knowledge of an electronic health record system, preferably Epic, including chart review, research study enrollment, report building, and document/media management.
• Experience with REDCap or a comparable research database. Familiarity with human subjects’ research regulations, IRB requirements, and HIPAA .
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and biosafety practice, including biohazardous and chemical waste handling, aseptic technique in a biological safety cabinet, and safe handling of cryogens and liquid nitrogen.

License or Certification required by the Department

None

Additional Instructions to Applicant

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/03/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( AD A A A ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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