This position will serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator within the Research Coordination and Management Unit (RCMU). The RCMU is a centralized research support unit of the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Science’s (NC TraCS) Institute that provides short-term research study management and start-up services to UNC Investigators.
Staff within the unit provide support to a variety of clinical research projects and Investigators across UNC, as well as work closely with the RCMU team and other TraCS colleagues to support the mission of the RCMU and NC TraCS.
Primary duties of the Clinical Research Coordinator will include working closely with study teams, Principal Investigators, other RCMU coordinators, and TraCS staff to ensure efficient and successful management of research studies while maintaining good clinical practice and compliance with all regulatory bodies and study protocols.
In addition, this position will be expected to execute study activities in both English and Spanish. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills
- Oral and written fluency in Spanish
- Ability to interact with a variety of people in a professional, effective, diplomatic manner, with excellent communication skills and a focus on customer service
- Ability to work independently, as well as function as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Previous exposure to the principles of clinical research
- Previous experience working with underrepresented and underserved minority populations
- Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned; or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred
Special Physical / Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities