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

Job Description:

Department:

Medicine - Cardiology - 411405

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

11/12/2024

Application Deadline:

11/27/2024

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Clinical Research Assistant

Position Number:

20068066

Vacancy ID:

S024319

Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

35

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Flexible hours

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$18.00 - $19.00/hour

Proposed Start Date:

12/02/2024

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months not to exceed 11 months

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.

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 primary duties of the Study Coordinator are coordinating and processing the administrative and regulatory paperwork associated with ongoing and new Cardiology clinical research trials. Duties include (but are not limited to): recruiting and consenting patients, attending off-site study meetings as required, scheduling and completing subject follow-up visits, sample processing, attending study teleconferences/training, facilitating investigator and trials personnel training, performing data abstraction and completion of CRFs, adverse event/outcome monitoring and reporting, maintenance of subject research charts, and facilitating study monitor visits. Additionally, the study coordinator will track subject visits and site payments, prepare and submit site invoices, utilize complex tracking and budgeting tools to enable accurate forecasting and reconciliation of site and subject payments. The study coordinator prepares all documents required for IRB initial and continuing review (IRB application, consent & HIPPA forms) and prepares and submits regulatory documents as required by trial sponsor.

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:

A basic knowledge of social/clinical research principles, methods of data/information collection and analysis used to complete defined assignments is required. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Prefer candidates with experience in clinical research, specifically experience working with IRB/regulatory agencies, application of ICH/GCP guidelines, and experience in cardiology. Prefer candidates with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. The preferred candidate will be able to work both collaboratively in a team and independently. A high level of organizational skills, specifically with electronic and paper files is preferred. Prior exposure to cardiovascular health highly preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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