Social/Clinical Research Specialist

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

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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.

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

This position will serve as a Senior Clinical Research Participant Coordinator within the UNC Global HIV Prevention and Treatment Clinical Trials Unit ( CTU). The Senior Clinical Research Participant Coordinator has a full knowledge of research and is responsible for independently planning, organizing, and evaluating clinical research participant management and data collection for a variety of complex clinical research protocols, including leading efforts in evaluating and modifying data collection and recruitment methods, liaising between study staff, participants, and clinical staff, and data collection. The Senior Clinical Research Participant Coordinator facilitates the integration of research activities into the clinical care environment, conveying information to a variety of individuals and groups while instructing and educating clinical staff and providers.

The Senior Clinical Research Participant Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and managing clinical trials involving a potentially fatal disease within the UNC Global HIV Prevention and Treatment Clinical Trials Unit ( CTU). In addition to overseeing the clinical trials directly assigned to this role, the Senior Clinical Research Participant Coordinator will serve as a team lead, providing guidance and oversight for the portfolios of other study coordinators.

This position requires a broad knowledge of HIV/ AIDS, medical ethics, Good Clinical Practice ( GCP), and established network- and study-specific procedures, as well as expertise in data collection methods. As a professional member of the staff, the Senior Clinical Research Participant Coordinator is expected to work independently while adhering to all University, CTU, and profession-specific regulations. The role also involves active participation in unit-wide initiatives and carrying a high degree of accountability for assigned responsibilities.

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.

Candidate must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with volunteers, patients, families, staff physicians, and/or sponsor representatives from diverse backgrounds and sexual and racial identities.

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

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.

Must also have the ability to meticulously perform all study-related functions while maintaining a high level of organization.

Must be willing to commute to clinical research sites throughout Chapel Hill, NC, and potentially other sites in NC.

Blood-borne pathogen training is required (will be provided).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Supervisory experience.

Clinical research experience.

Previous experience with target populations.

Not Applicable.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.