Soc/Clin Research Assistant

40 HOURS PER WEEK, GENERALLY 8AM-5PM M-F WITH FLEXIBILITY

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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 an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator within the Thurston Arthritis Research Center; specifically working on the Osteoarthritis Prevention Study and research or public health action related to the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance coalition, both federally funded projects aimed at addressing the prevention and management of osteoarthritis. 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.

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

- General knowledge of confidentiality practices.

- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and formulate independent judgments consistent with research policies, practices, and protocols.

- Ability to work independently, accept responsibility, delegate, work collaboratively, and manage multiple tasks efficiently to ensure the successful outcome of project protocols.

- Prior human subjects research experience

- Familiarity with clinical and functional assessments as well as PROs

1. Ability to lift objects weighing 25 lbs. occasionally with or without accommodation
2. Ability to bend, stoop, grasp, and reach with or without accommodation
3. Not exposed to adverse environmental conditions; work is performed in indoor settings with climate control.

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.