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

Job Description:

Department:

Neurology-411801

Career Area:

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

05/13/2024

Application Deadline:

10/18/2024

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN09

Working Title:

Social/Clinical Research Specialist

Position Number:

20019099

Vacancy ID:

P019065

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

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$45,130 - $61,594

Pay Band Information:

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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:

The Social/Clinical Research Specialist will function to support several investigator-initiated projects for the Department of Neurology. The position will work independently to start new studies, carry out chart abstractions, data collection, data entry into databases, complete literature searches, and complete scientific writing as needed. This position additionally will support the division with the ability to master and implement study protocols, ensure that study visits occur on schedule and that all assessments are performed and documented correctly. Will complete IRB actions, maintain regulatory documents needed for investigator, as well as create and complete subject binders as needed.


The NCTU manages a complex mix of trials. This position manages, conducts, and evaluates the clinical research associated with the Department of Neurology. The work performed is to support the expanding research program within the department. The position will interact providers with a broad range of projects. The position may interact with patients impacted by a broad range of neurological impairment.


This position validates data/information collection, documentation, and analysis with a goal of performing and ensuring that good clinical practice guidelines are followed. The range of duties include, but not limited to: management of projects, (planning and design, data/information collection and analysis, project administration and oversight).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The Social/Clinical Research Specialist must be able to demonstrate an advanced working knowledge of research, regulatory compliance (FDA, ICH, GCP), confidentiality (HIPAA) and ability to understand clinical protocols. Must have advanced proficiency with medical terminology and must be able to review medical records with a high enough level of understanding to effectively screen patients according to study inclusion/exclusion criteria, and abstract data from medical chart into a database. Must have strong software and computer skills. Must be able to multi-task and work independently. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have a basic knowledge of social/clinical research principles, study design, methods of data/information collection, and analysis used to complete defined assignments. Must be able to plan work to meet established deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preferred candidates will have:
* Experience working on multiple investigator-initiated projects and/ or retrospective chart reviews.
* Ability to build, maintain, and update databases such as RedCap, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access or other web based platform.
* Experience with writing abstracts, posters and contributing to other scientific publications
* Strong attention to detail
* multi-lingual

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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