UTS-Temporary Research Assistant at UNC Chapel Hill

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for participation in innovative research studies. The applicant will handle biospecimens and perform various tasks related to data collection and study protocols in a clinical environment. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and demonstrate experience in research settings. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential in this temporary position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in a clinical, research, or laboratory setting.
• Experience with human subjects and biospecimen processing.

Responsibilities

• Process blood, urine, and saliva samples; requires manual labor.
• Follow study-specific protocols; work independently and in teams.
• Communicate effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organization skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Posting Number:

PG195190TM

Position Number:

48SM88

Position Type:

Temporary

Essential Job Duties:

The department is taking part in two exciting research studies – the All of Us Research Program and the first All of Us ancillary study, Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH). All of Us is a unique research program funded by the NIH to build one of the most comprehensive health databases in history with a goal of recruiting at least one million participants from across the country. A subset of All of Us participants will also be recruited into Nutrition for Precision Health, powered by the All of Us Research Program with the study goal of developing algorithms that predict individual responses to food and dietary patterns. The department is one of six clinical centers across the country that will recruit a cohort of adults from rural and urban communities and implement the All of Us and NPH study protocols with the aim of studying variability in physiologic responses to diet. The UNC-CC includes two data collection locations, one in Chapel Hill and one at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis.

Specific tasks include processing (spinning/aliquoting) blood, urine, and saliva samples and processing other specimens. This can be manually intensive and requires someone who is very organized and detail-oriented.

Is Time Limited:

Yes

If Yes, Appointment Length:

1-2 months

Job City & State:

Chapel Hill, NC

Classification Title:

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title:

UTS-Temporary Research Assistant at UNC Chapel Hill

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8AM-5PM

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Other duties as needed.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., biology, public health, nutrition, psychology, or a related area).

—OR—

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (e.g., associate degree with additional years of hands-on research or clinical experience)

Department Required Skills:

* Experience and/or comfort with handling of human specimens and biospecimen processing
* Willingness to be trained in and follow study-specific protocols and procedures
* Exceptionally strong organizational and time management skills are required
* Ability to work both independently and within a team to achieve research aims
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals of varied backgrounds
* Capacity to perform and meet deadlines under pressure.
* Demonstrated ability to rapidly adjust priorities in a high-paced environment while maintaining participant safety and data quality
* Excellent computing skills including experience with Microsoft Office 365
* Ability to maintain a high level of detail and accuracy in work



Note: selected candidate will be required to complete research training (Human Subjects Training, Good Clinical Practice Training).

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

At least 1–2 years of experience in a clinical, research, or laboratory setting, ideally involving:

• Human subject interaction
• Biospecimen collection or processing
• Adherence to research protocols

Required License or Certification:

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required?:

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?:

No

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$26.60 an hour

Job Open Date:

05/30/2025

Quick Link:

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/219182

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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