Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

Monday - Friday (6:00AM - 5:00PM, hours vary)

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.

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The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator assists with the execution of study protocols, including screening and recruiting study participants, conducting study visits, and collecting, entering, and reviewing study data. Patients will be recruited for multiple ongoing clinical trials in Labor and Delivery and in a busy OB clinic setting. The associate must have good communication skills and good attention to detail, demonstrate interpretive, analytical, and organizational skills. This position will be responsible for preparing and editing datasheets. Information is entered into a computerized research database. The person in this position will collect and process research specimens. The specimen processing includes centrifuging the samples, aliquoting into the correct tubes, freezing and occasionally using liquid nitrogen or dry ice for freezing and shipping.

Other duties may include:

* conducting participant interviews, either in person or via phone for enrollment information, follow up data, schedule follow up appointments for women and their children
* electronic medical record screening and data abstractions
* data quality checks, assisting with data cleaning and quality assurance
* assisting with creation of study materials
* generating new data and information
* editing and formatting reports
* project administrative duties include participant tracking and compensation for study subjects
* manage incoming phone calls and other communications, scheduling patients' appointments, updating documents/regulatory binders, maintaining supply inventory, and other tasks as defined by the supervisor

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

* Human subjects research experience or experience providing care for patients in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.
* Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Human subjects research experience or experience providing care for patients in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

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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.