Clinical Research Assistant

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Flexible Hours

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.

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.

The primary duties of the Study Coordinator are coordinating and processing the administrative and regulatory paperwork associated with ongoing and new Cardiology clinical research trials. Duties include (but are not limited to): recruiting and consenting patients, attending off-site study meetings as required, scheduling and completing subject follow-up visits, sample processing, attending study teleconferences/training, facilitating investigator and trials personnel training, performing data abstraction and completion of CRFs, adverse event/outcome monitoring and reporting, maintenance of subject research charts, and facilitating study monitor visits. Additionally, the study coordinator will track subject visits and site payments, prepare and submit site invoices, utilize complex tracking and budgeting tools to enable accurate forecasting and reconciliation of site and subject payments. The study coordinator may assist in preparation of documents required for IRB initial and continuing review ( IRB application, consent & HIPPA forms). They will prepare and submit regulatory documents as required by trial sponsor.

This position requires In-Person working on site - No remote work.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

A basic knowledge of social/clinical research principles, methods of data/information collection and analysis used to complete defined assignments is required. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Preferred qualifications for candidates include experience in clinical research, specifically experience working with IRB/regulatory agencies, and application of ICH/ GCP guidelines. Prefer candidates with experience in cardiology. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office products is preferred. The preferred candidate will be able to work both collaboratively in a team and independently. A high level of organizational skills, specifically with electronic and paper files is preferred.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.