Description:

The Research Assistant Coordinator supports lead coordinators in managing multiple complex clinical trials throughout all study phases—activation, implementation, and closure. This role is responsible for data collection, patient interaction, regulatory documentation, quality control, and general research operations within clinical environments at UNC Chapel Hill.

This is a temporary, 10-month position, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Study Execution

• Collect study data via surveys, observations, electronic health records (EHR), study activities, and biospecimen handling

• Perform clinical tests/procedures per protocol after training

• Organize and record study data; complete case report forms (paper or electronic)

• Manage study visits, scheduling, materials preparation, and research charges

Research Ethics & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain administrative study documentation (delegation logs, training records, etc.)

• Assist with IRB/regulatory submissions (recruitment materials, consent forms)

• Gather, organize, and store required regulatory documents

• Prepare for and participate in monitoring visits; assist with corrections

• Track and document deviations and adverse events

Participant Management

• Screen and recruit participants per protocol and SOPs

• Obtain informed consent

Project Coordination

• Participate in start-up activities and study initiation meetings

• Support site close-out processes

Quality Control

• Conduct QA/QC on collected data

• Identify discrepancies, assess data patterns, and make improvement recommendations

Lab Operations

• Maintain study and lab supplies

• Track and ship biospecimens

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of patient-facing clinical research experience

• Strong research execution, data collection, and documentation skills

• Ability to follow GCP and ALCOA-C principles

• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience in clinical research

• Experience using the EPIC medical record system

Licenses/Certifications

• None required

• NC driver’s license not required

Desired Characteristics:

• Detail-oriented with strong adherence to research protocols

• Ethical and professional in participant interactions

• Strong ability to manage data, documentation, and scheduling

• Team-oriented and able to assist across multiple concurrent research projects

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass background checks (criminal, sex offender, and possibly credit or motor vehicle checks)

• Degree must be obtained before start date

• Compliance with NC State’s Equal Opportunity and E-Verify policies