Social/Clinical Research Assistant at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina

Job Description:

Department:

Globl Hlth and Infect Disease-427801

Career Area:

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

10/15/2024

Application Deadline:

10/22/2024

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN08

Working Title:

Social/Clinical Research Assistant

Position Number:

20048197

Vacancy ID:

P019723

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Part-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment:

3 years

Hours per week:

30

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, Hours will vary

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$30,000 - $45,000 (Prorated for .75 FTE Position)

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see
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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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

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.

Position Summary:

THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 3 YEARS.


The Research Assistant will provide administrative and clinical support to Investigators of Record, the Research Project Manager, and other research team members in their work of the VISION Study at UNC School of Medicine. This position will also be responsible for data and specimen collection and shipment, maintenance of electronic and paper-based research records and regulatory documents in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations, as well as GCP. In addition, to this, the Research Assistant will assist other support staff in phone screening potential participants. This position may also be responsible for other duties as assigned. This position will work on a large observational COVID-19 trial that involves surveys and in-person specimen collection visits

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

This position requires the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Instructions are given verbally and/or in writing.


Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and internet navigation skills required.


Must have the ability to multitask and reorganize tasks according to shifting priorities.


This individual must have the ability to maintain team, unit, and university goals while meeting or exceeding individual work goals and have the ability to meticulously perform all study-related functions while maintaining a high level of organization.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Epic, REDCap data entry, and phlebotomy experience preferred.


Previous human subjects research, laboratory, data or other applicable experience preferred.


Spanish language fluency preferred

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory

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