Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)

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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.

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.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as research assistant for UNC's Maternal Fetal-Medicine Units Network projects as well as other OB/ GYN research projects. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to assisting with screening OB and GYN clinic schedules for potential recruits, Enrollment and consent of qualified recruits, Assisting PI with protocol visits in clinic and CTRC (including colonoscopy and LEEP procedures, specimen collection, processing, and packaging for shipment.) Data collection and entry, maintaining adequate supplies and research equipment, assisting the primary research coordinator. Other tasks may be assigned by the supervisor or the principal investigator.

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

The applicant must have technical knowledge and skill in OB/ GYN, either in a clinical setting or research setting. He/She must have the ability to keep current with developments and trends. He/She must possess working knowledge of the research principles, technical methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry including methods of data entry, collection and analysis, and summarizing and reporting results to complete defined assignments independently. He/She must also have the ability to communicate and present information to team members and study subjects and to ensure that information related to research is understood. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Selected candidate must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as the ability to work with others in a professional manner. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple studies independently required.

Preferred candidate should be fluent in English and Spanish. He/She should have experience with Microsoft office products and EPIC medical record system.

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

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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.