Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Globl Hlth and Infect Disease-427801 Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 07/27/2026 Application Deadline 08/06/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Nurse Consultant - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent MH17 / GN13 Working Title Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator Position Number 20077470 Vacancy ID P021224 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 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 $64,946 - $90,015 Pay Band Information

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Notice to Applicants

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

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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.

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

This position will serve as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator within the department of Global Health and Infectious Diseases. This position independently coordinates and implements complex HIV-related clinical trials, including prevention, treatment, and cure-focused protocols. The Nurse Coordinator ensures protocol integrity, participant safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality data collection while contributing to the unit's research and clinical mission. This position has broad responsibility for the implementation of complex clinical trials. These trials include prevention, treatment and possible cure of HIV, as well as sexually transmitted diseases. This includes novel treatment approaches for people with HIV, such as testing community-based delivery of HIV treatment.

The Nurse Consultant will utilize a broad knowledge of adult assessment and common health problems, HIV and other infectious diseases, medical ethics, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), as well as sponsor and study specific procedures and data collection. This position is a professional member of the staff and as such is expected to work independently, adhere to all University, Program and profession specific regulations as well as participate in unit wide activities and exhibit a high degree of accountability for all work. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator is responsible for independently providing specialized nursing services for various clinical research protocols. They are responsible for providing guidance and assistance to study teams in both clinical and non-clinical areas of research, including participant visits, data quality, and others.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of experience in the area of specialization.

Management Preferences

Knowledge and experience with clinical research is highly preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements

This position requires regular travel to conduct participant weeks (weekly at times). The frequency and distance will be determined by enrollment but is not expected to exceed 50%.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322873

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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.

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education/licensure for the Nurse Consultant position.

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and 2 years of experience in the area of specialization.

• Eligible to apply for approval to practice in the state of NC as a Registered Nurse and have 2 years of experience in the area of specialization.

• None of the above.

• • Are you licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience with Phlebotomy?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in clinical research, including working directly with human research subjects?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have prior experience working as a nurse in clinical research?

• Yes

• No