Clinical Research Assistant

Department :

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date : 08 / 14 / 2025

Application Deadline :

10 / 09 / 2025

Position Type :

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Clinical Research Assistant

Position Number : 20053715

Vacancy ID : S025953

Full-time / Part-time :

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week : 40

Work Schedule :

Monday – Friday, 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 00 PM

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range :

$20.67 - $23.00 / per hour

Proposed Start Date :

08 / 25 / 2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment :

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Be a Tar Heel! :

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

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 :

Responsible for recruitment, data collection, and patient follow-up for the coordination of oncology clinical research studies within the Office of Clinical Research at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center within an assigned disease group. The Clinical Research Assistant will collaborate with oncology staff, Principal Investigators and unit colleagues to meet recruitment goals and facilitate compliant research procedures per GCP guidelines. Responsible for administering informed consent, questionnaires, coordinating biospecimen collection, accurately collecting and entering data into databases, and assisting with other administrative duties as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

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

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

• Knowledge of and experience adherence to ICH GCP, Federal Regulations and Guidelines and ability to follow established regulations, and procedures;
• Demonstrates strong decision-making skills and the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues;
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to thoroughly document procedures;
• Ability to plan work and coordinate multiple projects;
• Customer-oriented and team-oriented;
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing;

Ability to work on evenings, weekends and / or holidays occasionally required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Experience in clinical research field. Skill and facility with Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint; working experience with obtaining informed consent and enrolling subjects into protocols; experience entering and managing data sets; medical chart review and direct patient contact in the inpatient hospital setting preferred; strong verbal communication, decision making, and the ability to collaborate also preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.