Clinical Research Coordinator

Mon-Fri, Hours vary beginning from 6:00 AM through 5:00 PM with occasional on-call or weekend hours.

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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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.

The 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. The range of duties for this position include project planning and design, developing methodology, database development and management, data/information collection and analysis, project administration, program and/or policy development and evaluation, preparing publications and reports and related products, communication, instruction and public education. Work may include the training and supervision of staff, students, and others.

Patients will be recruited for multiple ongoing clinical trials in Labor and Delivery and in busy OB clinic settings. The coordinator must have the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and concurrent and/or complex assignments, as well as the ability to assess ongoing needs of the projects. The coordinator is expected to display good communication skills and excellent attention to detail, demonstrate interpretive, analytical, and organizational skills. This position will be responsible for preparing and editing datasheets. Data is entered into a computerized research database. The person in this position will collect and process research specimens. The specimen processing includes centrifuging the samples, aliquoting into the correct tubes, freezing and occasionally using liquid nitrogen or dry ice for storage and shipping.

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

* 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.
* Human subjects research experience
* Knowledge of social/clinical research principles, study design, methods of data/information collection, and data analysis
* Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

* Experience providing care for patients in an inpatient or outpatient setting

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 of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.