Soc/Clin Research Specialist
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Is this an internal only recruitment?:No
Position Title:Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Contributing
Working Title:Soc/Clin Research Specialist
Position Number:20032707
Vacancy ID:P012070
Budgeted Hiring Range:$45,500 - $55,000
Pay Band Information:To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Salary Grade Equivalent:GN09
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment:2
Hours per week:40
Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Department Name and Number:TraCS Institute-429801
Date First Posted:11/09/2020
Closing Date:11/30/2020
Position Location:Chapel Hill, NC
Position Posting Category:Research Professionals
Department Description:The North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute was established at the University of North Carolina in January 2007. The mission of the NC TraCS Institute is to enhance the health of citizens of North Carolina and to serve as leaders in clinical and translational science by accelerating the pace at which specific discoveries are translated into improved heath for the public. The NC TraCS Institute achieves this mission through statewide efforts that unite investigators and research infrastructure across the entire UNC system and spread the conduct of research from the campuses into the community.
The Research Coordination and Management Unit (RCMU) is a centralized research support unit of NC TraCS that provides short-term study coordination services to UNC Investigators. Research coordinators within the unit provide support to a variety of clinical research projects and Investigators across UNC, as well as work closely with the RCMU team and other TraCS colleagues to support the mission of the RCMU and NC TraCS.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Position Description:The Clinical Research Coordinator will perform all aspects of study execution, from participant recruitment to data management, for assigned studies. The RCMU supports clinical studies for PIs across the UNC research enterprise, offering staff experience in a variety of therapeutic areas and with different trial designs and study populations. There is also significant opportunity for professional development in the areas of study start-up, regulatory support, staff training, and project management.
We are seeking a coordinator with a comprehensive scope of research knowledge who has a desire to grow and expand their expertise, abilities, and impact on UNC research. The ideal candidate will work well both independently and as part of a team, possessing both problem-solving initiative and willingness to learn from and collaborate with colleagues. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to communicate effectively.
The candidate should have applied knowledge of GCP and CFR and be able to understand and confidently execute complex protocols. Day to day duties may include, but are not limited to: recruitment and enrollment of study participants, protocol execution, collection and maintenance of data, specimen collection and processing, IRB submissions, REDCap database creation, study tracking and reporting, quality assurance and control, maintenance of GCP and compliance with all regulatory bodies, identification and mitigation of potential issues with processes or protocols, and other duties as assigned.
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.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:- Experience as a clinical research assistant, coordinator and/or project manager
- Working knowledge of research best practices and regulations and ability to apply that knowledge to ensure compliance of research protocols and study execution with applicable regulations and ethical principles
- Demonstrated ability to successfully and independently navigate assigned duties
-Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to successfully balance multiple competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication skills with a focus on customer service and the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with a variety of colleagues
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
-Knowledge of clinical research principles, design, methods and analysis
-Ability to collect, document, and manage study data efficiently and accurately
-Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with study participants, investigators, and other staff
-Ability to appropriately track study progress, identify trends, gaps, and/or areas for improvement, communicate those to the study investigator(s) and make recommendations for improvements
- Experience as a clinical research coordinator or project manager at UNC
- Experience with systems such as Epic, REDCap, and CRMS
- Experience with both federal and industry sponsors
- Experience in varied clinical areas
- Professional research coordination certification (CCRC, CCRP) or willingness to obtain certification
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Special Physical and Mental Requirements:N/A
Position/Schedule Requirements:Evening work occasionally
Stimulus/ARRA Funded:No
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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