Clinical Research Study Coordinator

Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:30PM

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The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute ( NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center's mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training and outreach.

The UNC Translational Science and Health Services unit (https://unclineberger.org/octr) in the Clinical Trials Office supports the clinical and translational research efforts of The Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center ( LCCC) by providing infrastructure, services, and training to enable a broad range of local and multi-site cancer research initiatives. TSHS specializes in the management of biospecimens and clinical data and works closely with clinicians and investigators to design and conduct innovative cancer research studies to better understand cancer and improve the lives of those living with it. TSHS provides full-service administrative, regulatory, data management, and study coordination services to investigators throughout the development, approval and implementation processes of protocols conducted at UNC and its affiliate institutions.

Reporting to the Scientific Research Manager, this position is responsible for supporting the clinical activities on a variety of oncology research studies managed by the Translational Science and Health Services unit in the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center ( LCCC) Clinical Trials Office. These activities include adhering to established timelines and standards, organizing meetings, facilitating communication between the study team, conducting patient screening and informed consents, HIPAA and patient follow-ups, managing documentation, specimen handling, data abstraction, and data entry. Adhering to GCP guidelines, this position ensures study compliance with all regulatory and ethical requirements, including IRB standards, and manages the documentation necessary to meet these standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a passion for contributing to research that drives meaningful change in healthcare outcomes.

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.

Possess strong decision-making and task-prioritization skills; the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to thoroughly document procedures.
Customer-oriented and team-oriented.
Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
Knowledge of ICH GCP, Federal Regulations and Guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to plan work and coordinate multiple projects.
Familiarity with software for data management, such as REDCap.

Some experience with direct patient contact in the hospital/clinic setting; preferably in a research context.
Active CCRP/ CCRC certification.
Experience or familiarity with medical terminology, medical record chart review and data abstraction.
Prior experience with translational science projects including standard operating procedures for biospecimen procurement and coordination.
Demonstrated ability to operate at a high degree of independence.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate studies of high complexity.
Experience coordinating research; including obtaining informed consent and enrolling subjects into protocols.

Not Applicable.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.