Study Coordinator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive perks for campus events and/

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Study Coordinator to facilitate oncology clinical trials, including subject and data management, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.

The role supports the UNC / LCCC Protocol Office to uphold research quality and patient safety, with opportunities to advance through training and credentialing in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the assigned area and 1 year of related training or experience.
• Experience with therapeutic clinical research involving drugs and/or devices.
• Experience in Phase I–III clinical research.
• Experience navigating medical records and data extraction.
• SOCRA/ACRP certification preferred.
• Study Coordinator levels require relevant experience in oncology trials.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate conduct of oncology clinical trials according to federal regulations, GCP, and local policies.
• Manage subject data and regulatory compliance to safeguard integrity.
• Coordinate activities across the Protocol Office in support of trials.
• Assist in data management, documentation and study coordination tasks.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Clinical research experience

Study coordinator experience

GCP/ICH familiarity

Data extraction navigation

SOCRA/ACRP certification (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

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

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

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

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

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.

• Professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning
• Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events
• 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

The purpose of this position is to facilitate the conduct of oncology clinical trials, including subject and data management, according to federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and local and institutional policies. These responsibilities relate to the mission of the UNC / LCCC Protocol Office by maintaining the quality of research and by addressing patient safety and regulatory compliance which impact research quality and safeguard institutional integrity.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Previous experience with therapeutic clinical research involving drugs and/or devices.
• Experience in Phase I, II, and III clinical research.
• Experience navigating medical records and data extraction.
• SOCRA / ACRP Certification
• Study Coordinator 1 requires one year of study coordinator experience or experience in oncology clinical trials.
• Study Coordinator 2 requires two years of study coordinator experience and one year of oncology study coordinator experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

• Position/Schedule Requirements Clinic – UNCH or ACC
• Evening work occasionally
• Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
• Exposure to Hazardous Materials
• Laboratory
• Overtime occasionally
• Patient care involved
• Weekend work occasionally

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Specialist position.
  • Bachelor's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 1 year of related training or experience.
  • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least 5 years of related training and/or experience.
  • Master's and/or Doctorate in a discipline related to the field assigned.
  • Associate's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 3 years of related training or experience.
  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 5 years of experience related to the field assigned (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 4 years experience).
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal at least 9 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 6 years of experience).
  • None of the above
• * Do you have knowledge of GCP and ICH Guidelines?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of clinical research experience do you have?
  • None
  • 0-1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3+ years
• * Describe your ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your study coordinator experience and indicate if you have experience in oncology clinical trials.

  (Open Ended Question)