Study Coordinator

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Health, life and retirement plans

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Participant Coordinator for the Cellular Therapy Program within Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role coordinates complex clinical research protocols, manages participant data, and liaises with study teams and clinical staff to integrate research with care.

The position requires initiative, planning and independent evaluation of data collection methods, and experience in early-phase cancer trials is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field and one year of related training or experience.
• Ability to independently plan, organize and evaluate clinical research participant management.
• Experience coordinating between study staff, participants and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and evaluate clinical research participant management and data collection for complex protocols.
• Liaise between study staff, participants, and clinical staff to ensure smooth study operations.
• Support integration of research activities into the clinical care environment and educate clinical staff.

Skills

Data collection

Participant coordination

Liaising with staff

Education coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

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.

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 a Senior Clinical Research Participant Coordinator within the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Cellular Therapy Program. The Cellular Therapy Program is one of the select few academic centers in the United States with the scientific, technical, and clinical capabilities to identify new tumor targets, develop, and infuse novel CAR -T therapy. The Senior Clinical Research Participant Coordinator has a full knowledge of research and is responsible for independently planning, organizing, and evaluating clinical research participant management and data collection for a variety of complex clinical research protocols, including leading efforts in evaluating and modifying data collection and recruitment methods, liaising between study staff, participants, and clinical staff, and data collection. The Senior Clinical Research Participant Coordinator facilitates the integration of research activities into the clinical care environment, conveying information to a variety of individuals and groups while instructing and educating clinical staff and providers.

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 early-phase or first-in-human clinical trials.
Oncology or cell/gene therapy experience preferred.
Prior experience with multi-disciplinary clinical teams.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources 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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

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
• * Describe your oncology or cell/gene therapy experience. (Open Ended Question)
• * Describe your experience with early-phase or first-in-human clinical trials. (Open Ended Question)