University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hiring for Social/Clinical Research Assistant at Chapel Hill, NC Full Time

Department:

Psychiatry – Research-412250

Career Area:

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

01/31/2024

Application Deadline:

02/08/2024

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Soc/Clin Research Assistant – Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN06

Working Title:

Social/Clinical Research Assistant

Position Number:

20057589

Vacancy ID:

P018635

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$31,200 – $45,493

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. 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/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Social/Clinical Research Assistant is to serve as a research assistant for studies in the PRIME Research Program at the UNC School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. This person will assist with clinical research including subject recruitment, retention, and screening. This will also include consenting participants using good clinical practice guidelines, designing and posting recruitment advertisements, and collecting study-related data. This position may also include research phlebotomy training to obtain blood samples and biospecimen processing. This position is responsible for interacting with participants, their families, and study personnel and for creating and maintaining a warm and friendly atmosphere for the subjects so that they are amenable to completing the project.

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:

Experience with Microsoft Office and Zoom is essential. The ability to work well independently and with others in a team setting is critical.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience in clinical research with human subjects is highly desired, and experience working with patients with psychosis is preferred. Knowledge of study recruitment, IRB submissions, obtaining informed consent is preferred. Experience with wet lab processing is a plus. Experience with phlebotomy and administering neurocognitive assessments preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory