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Department Pathology Lab Med - Clinical-413802 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 07/14/2026 Application Deadline 07/28/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent NC15 / GN11 Working Title Biospecimen Coordinator Position Number 20077289 Vacancy ID P021196 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 years Hours per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $59,566 - $70,972 Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
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.
Position Summary
The Biospecimen Coordinator will serve as a key contributor on the biospecimen team. This individual must independently organize clinical research biospecimen coordination between hospital systems and investigators for multiple complex projects. This person will collaborate with the Lineberger groups such as the Clinical Trials Office (LCCC CTO), pathology, and other hospital personnel on the request and processing of biospecimens within UNC Health. They will also develop data collection tools, lab manuals, pathology case reports, and databases. They will design and evaluate research methods and quality controls, define standards for the study design to outline clear objectives, and collect and distribute specimens for multiple study protocols through clinical pathology services. The successful candidate will understand, recommend, and explain results as well as apply research principles, concepts, practices, and methods. Additionally, they will be responsible for developing research procedures to ensure timely grant submissions.
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.
Management Preferences
Experience related to management of pathology samples within a hospital setting.
Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322118
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.
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Bachelor's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 1 year of related training or experience.
Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least 5 years of related training and/or experience.
Master's and/or Doctorate in a discipline related to the field assigned.
Associate's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 3 years of related training or experience.
Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 5 years of experience related to the field assigned (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 4 years experience).
Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal at least 9 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 6 years of experience).
None of the above
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