Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Varies based on clinic need and coordinator coverages

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

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.

The primary purpose for this position is to work directly with investigators and other research personnel to initiate and execute the Southern Liver Health Study ( STRIVE) within the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. STRIVE is a multi-site study that researches how environmental exposures contribute to liver cancer. This position will work on multiple aspects of the study and will involve direct patient interaction with cirrhotic and healthy volunteer populations. This position will work directly in the clinic with physicians, study investigators, and other study staff.

Specific duties will include:

1. Recruiting cirrhotic and otherwise healthy participants in UNC patient clinics.
2. Administering informed consent; including describing study procedures as well as risks and benefits of participation to patients.
3. Collect all study-related data and biological/environmental samples.
4. Maintain confidential electronic and paper project files, which includes the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, REDCap, Oncore, and EPIC.
5. Complete follow-up of participants in person, by phone, and by mail.
6. Process and manage specimens collected for the study.
7. Transport specimens from clinic to lab.

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

* Valid driver's license
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Effective problem-solving skills

* Medical record abstraction experience
* Strong statistical, analytical, mathematical, biological, and research skills

Ability to verbally communicate with patients and colleagues, must have transportation available to transport study samples from UNC Eastowne to UNC Gillings School of Public Health.

Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license.

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 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.