Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Radiology - Research-412802 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 08/04/2026 Application Deadline 08/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Lead Clinical Research Coordinator Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 20077698 Vacancy ID NF0009932 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range 70,973- 86,509 Proposed Start Date 10/05/2026

Position 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

This position will serve as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator within the UNC Department of Radiology's Clinical Research Division. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, conduct, and evaluation of multi-faceted clinical research protocols, including study execution, developing strategies and solutions to improve study processes and execution, providing reviews of other team members' work product, and serving as mentor and subject matter expert.

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

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze situations and develop effective solutions. Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all work. Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and work proactively with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience with human subjects research projects
• Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and submissions
• Knowledge of recruiting research participants
• Professional research coordinator certification (CCRC or CCRP)

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Alexis Evans, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email Alexis_Evans@med.unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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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

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline

• None of the above

• Do you have knowledge or experience submitting IRB proposals?

• Yes

• No

• How many years of patient facing clinical research experience do you have?

• 1-2

• 3-5

• >5