Department

Med-Pulmonary-411480

Career Area

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

01/25/2023

Application Deadline

02/20/2023

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

GN11

Working Title

Clinical Research Specialist (COPD)

Position Number

20053124

Vacancy ID

P016779

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

40 hrs per week/ M-F 8a-5p; overtime occasionally; evening work occasionally; weekend work occasionally.

Work Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$53,772-$65,000

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

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 Social/Clinical Research Specialist (CRS) will be involved in the conduct of investigator-initiated and industry sponsored clinical research focused on COPD. In this role, the CRS will have primary responsibility for the identification and recruitment of study subjects that meet study criteria; for carrying out study related procedures accurately; for monitoring the safety and well-being of study participants; for ensuring accurate and timely data entry into study databases; and for assisting with the development of new study protocols, including regulatory submissions and budget preparation. The CRS will work collaboratively with UNC scientists to facilitate the acquisition of human samples for the conduct of basic and translational research. Finally, the CRS will contribute to the operations of the Eastowne Research Center, to ensure efficient operations at this off-campus research facility.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Knowledge of clinical research practice and environment. An understanding of Good Clinical Practice standards and experience with regulatory & IRB submissions will be highly valued. The ability to use basic computing systems, such as Excel, Word, and electronic data capture systems is required. The ability to effectively interact with research staff and colleagues to validate and/or redirect research based on documented results. Ability to develop and implement multifaceted data/information analyses and methodologies and instruct others. Ability to lead, consult, and/or make recommendations in the area of research or agency/program policy through effective communication. Knowledge and ability to establish goals and objectives of the project(s)/program(s) and meet deadlines. Knowledge and ability to plan, assign, and review work of others.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The ability to use basic computing systems, such as Excel, Word, and electronic data capture systems is required. The ability to effectively interact with research staff and colleagues to validate and/or redirect research based on documented results.

Bachelor’s degree in a biological science. Degrees must be from appropriate accredited institutions.

Strongly prefer at least 2 years’ experience in a clinical research setting.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Valid NC Driver’s License