Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department LCCC - UCRF-426805 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 07/29/2026 Application Deadline 08/05/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent NC09 / GN08 Working Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant Position Number 20061509 Vacancy ID P021243 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 Year Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $45,000 - $48,925 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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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 IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 3 YEARS.

This position will serve as a Social/Clinical Research Assistant within the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC). This position will be supporting research activities in the Participant Engagement Research Collaboration (PERC) Unit. The position is responsible for coordinating and implementing research procedures across multiple study protocols of moderate complexity. The Social/Clinical Research Assistant applies working knowledge of clinical research practices to support study start-up, data collection, data management, and regulatory compliance activities. The role requires the ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with investigators, study teams, and internal partners to ensure accurate and timely execution of research activities. Guidance is available for complex or non-routine assignments.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Management Preferences

• Experience using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with electronic data reporting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems (e.g. REDCAP or similiar)

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322904

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

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Assistant position.

• Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in any field.

• Associate's in any field and at least 2 years of experience.

• Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 4 years of related experience (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 3 years of experience).

• High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience.

• Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal 8 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience).

• None of the above

• • Do you have knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you experience with electronic data capture systems?

• Yes

• No