Social​/Clinical Research Assistant

Position Title

Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey

Radiology - Research-412802
CHAPEL HILL, NC

• Position Type:
  Permanent Staff (SHRA)
• Position Number:
• Vacancy : P020656
• Pay Range: $47,664 - $58,256
• Hiring Range: $47,664 - $58,256
• Salary Grade Equivalent: NC09 / GN08
• Full-time/Part-time:
  Full-Time Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
• Position Location:
  
  North Carolina, US
• Work Location:
  
  CHAPEL HILL, NC

• Posting Open Date: 11/24/2025
• Final date to receive applications: 02/11/2026
• Is this an internal only recruitment?:
  No
• Location
  
  Note:
  
  Work is performed at UNC‑Chapel Hill

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.

Research:
We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources.

This position will serve as an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator within the Department of Radiology, Epidemiology Research Team, Lung Cancer Screening and Breast Cancer Screening Research Groups. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator assists with the execution of study protocols, including screening and recruiting study participants, conducting study visits, and collecting, entering, and reviewing study data.

• Perform routine NCLSR and CMR data collection tasks with collaborating facilities in an efficient, effective, and timely manner, e.g., radiology report data abstraction and follow‑up data entry;
• Perform other assigned new project data collection tasks;
• Document the processes and procedures of data collection tasks;
• Develop documentation (e.g., SOPs, Guides) as needed;
• Develop and implement quality control and quality assurance procedures for data collection tasks;
• Generate reports and critically evaluate data for quality purposes;
• Document and report data issues to the supervisor in a timely manner;
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for data issues in a timely manner;
• Perform literature reviews and searches;
• Communicate with team members and collaborating facilities in a professional, efficient, effective, and timely manner at all times;
• Present in the ERT Brown Bags

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

• 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.
• Experience in a research setting, knowledge of medical terminology, or prior work with medical record system is required.
• Individual must have effective communication skills and experience in presenting the compiled data and or information in specified format.

• Preferred candidates will have experience using Epic and REDCap.

This position is almost entirely computer based. Candidates should be able to work effectively from a computer/in front of a screen for extended periods of time, with or without accommodation.

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. UNC‑Chapel Hill offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work‑lifestyle balance.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.

This posting was approved prior to the state mandated discontinued use of “Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience.” Postings initially approved prior to 1/23/2026 will fall under previous review and selection policies.