Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, depending on programmatic needs

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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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 UNC Blood Research Center Clinical Research Program is seeking a full-time temporary Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to support and execute clinical research activities across a portfolio of active studies in benign hematology, including industry-sponsored trials and investigator-initiated research.

This role is designed as a short-term position to provide immediate operational support for studies that have completed startup and are in active execution. The individual in this role will take primary responsibility for coordinating and executing day-to-day study activities for assigned protocols, with oversight and consultation from Associate Clinical Research Coordinators and the Clinical Research Program Manager.

In parallel, this role will contribute to study startup activities as assigned, supporting Associate Coordinators in regulatory, operational, and site readiness efforts.

This position operates within a structured team-based model that emphasizes clear delegation, accountability, and high-quality, reproducible research operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Study Execution (Primary Responsibility)
* Independently coordinate and execute day-to-day activities for assigned clinical research studies in enrollment and follow-up phases
* Manage study workflows including visit coordination, documentation, participant tracking, and follow-up activities
* Serve as a primary operational point of contact for assigned studies, escalating issues as appropriate
* Ensure protocol adherence and maintain high standards for data quality and documentation
Participant-Facing Activities
* Lead participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment activities
* Coordinate and support study visits, including preparation, documentation, and follow-up
* Maintain communication with participants and clinical teams

Data and Regulatory Management
* Perform accurate and timely data entry in clinical trial systems (e.g., OnCore) and sponsor platforms
* Maintain regulatory documentation in electronic systems (e.g., Veeva SiteVault)
* Support monitoring visits, query resolution, and audit readiness
Study Startup Support (Secondary Responsibility)
* Support Associate Clinical Research Coordinators with regulatory document preparation, IRB submissions, and operational planning
* Assist in development of study workflows and site readiness activities

Operational and Team Integration
* Execute standardized workflows for study tracking and reporting
* Support end-of-month updates and internal reporting processes
* Work within a structured delegation model alongside Associate Coordinators and student interns

Schedule, Hours, and Duration Expectations
* Weekly Hours: 32 - 40 hours per week, depending on programmatic needs
* Work Structure: Hybrid
In-person Monday-Wednesday (6340 Quadrangle Drive and/or UNC Chapel Hill clinical sites)
Thursday-Friday: remote or in-person based on study needs
* Duration:
Temporary role (up to 11 months per UNC guidelines)
Anticipated duration: 1-3 months, serving as a bridge while a full-time Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator position is approved and posted
* Future Opportunities:
Candidates may apply for the full-time Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator position once posted
Selection will follow a competitive hiring process with no guarantee of transition

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

* Prior clinical research or healthcare experience
* Strong organizational and task management skills
* Ability to operate independently within defined workflows while maintaining alignment with team oversight
* Able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

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.