Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Position Summary

The Division of Allergy and Immunology serves the children of North Carolina in the diagnosis and treatment of known or suspected immune deficiencies and allergic diseases, including food and environmental allergies. Within the Division, established and anticipated research studies conducted by the Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) supports a nationally recognized program. The program is dedicated to the study of new medicines and treatments, laboratory studies involving allergies and desensitization (mice and human subjects), and the education of community physicians, allied health professionals, and the public.

This position will serve as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator within the UNC FAI. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator is responsible for independently providing specialized nursing services for various clinical research protocols. They are responsible for providing guidance and assistance to study teams in both clinical and non-clinical areas of research, including participant visits, data quality, and others. Specific tasks and responsibilities of this position include regulatory document management, creation and maintenance of regulatory applications, research data management and reporting, participant recruitment and screening, conducting study visits, and overseeing start-up activities for research studies. The position will also be required to coordinate study monitoring visits and perform clinical tests and procedures such as biospecimen collection, vital signs, and study drug administration.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of experience in the area of specialization.

Management Preferences

• Food allergy experience is preferred.
• Clinical experience with children of all ages is also preferred.