What are the responsibilities and job description for the Soc/Clin Research Assistant position at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | Surgery - Burn Center - 414005 |
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| Career Area | Research Professionals |
| Posting Open Date | 10/23/2026 |
| Application Deadline | 10/30/2026 |
| Position Type | Temporary Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title | Soc/Clin Research Assistant |
| Position Number | 20066448 |
| Vacancy ID | S028186 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Work Schedule | |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $15.00 - $25.00 per hour |
| Proposed Start Date | 11/02/2026 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 6 months or longer |
Position Information
| Be a Tar Heel! | 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. |
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| 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 | The Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the startup and management of clinical trials. This will include reviewing and understanding research protocols, obtaining clinical trial data, interacting with clinical trial patients, answering trial queries, registering patients in EPIC/CRMS for accurate billing, submitting patient data, maintaining and organizing data for regulatory compliance, preparing ethics board applications, and maintaining study supply inventory. This will require following detailed instruction outlined by the research team, acting independently within the scope of the clinical trial and instruction from the principal investigators, and completing related training such as Human Research Participant Protection and GCP training. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Management Preferences | Prior experience with research, Epic, and IRB. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/327518 |
| Temporary Employment Policies | Temporary Employment Policies |
Posting Contact Information
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | 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. |
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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. |
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, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $15 - $25