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

Posted in Other 7 days ago.





Job Description:

Department:

Peds-Genetics and Metabolism-412010


Career Area:

Research Professionals


Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No


Posting Open Date :

10/02/2024


Application Deadline:

01/02/2025


Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)


Position Title:

Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey


Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN08


Working Title:

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator


Position Number:

20063034


Vacancy ID:

P019677


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:

$43,000 - $53,000


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:


Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.



This position will serve as an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator within the Dr. Joseph Muenzer MPS Research & Treatment Center (Muenzer MPS Center). The Muenzer MPS Center within the Pediatrics Division of Genetics and Metabolism is focused on improving the outcomes of individuals with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) and their families and developing new treatments. The Muenzer MPS Center team is dedicated to developing new avenues of treatment for children and adults with MPS, a group of ultra rare genetic disorders, including clinical trials to test new forms of intravenous enzyme replacement therapy as well as alternative therapies, such as gene therapy and intrathecal drug delivery.


The Muenzer MPS Center (Director Dr. Joseph Muenzer) offers an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to become an integral part of this fast growing and successful team. You will work directly with the PIs (Dr. Joseph Muenzer and Dr. Elizabeth Jalazo) and with the MPS Research Clinical Director (Lindsay Torrice, CPNP) on our clinical trials delivering novel therapeutics to children/adults with MPS and other lysosomal storage disorders. This is a highly rewarding job working with our interdisciplinary and highly collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, research staff, and dedicated health professionals, who love working with children and adults with rare genetic disorders and are dedicated to improving their health and quality of life. This position also offers flexibility with a combination of in-person (at our clinic in Chapel Hill, NC) and remote (at home) work.


The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator assists with the execution of study protocols, including screening and recruiting study participants, conducting study visits, and collecting, entering, and reviewing study data.


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:



  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally.

  • Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

  • Clinical research experience, including knowledge of the fundamentals of regulatory practices relevant to clinical research.

  • Experience with clinical research data entry.

  • Recent experience in a major academic institution.


Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience in clinical trials (Phase I/II and Phase II/III) for therapies to treat the mucopolysaccharidoses.


Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.


Position/Schedule Requirements:

Laboratory


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