Job Details

Department: Med-UNC Blood Research Center - 411494

Career Area: Research Professionals

Posting Open Date: 05/26/2026

Application Deadline: 05/28/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Position Number: 20076450

Vacancy ID: S027508

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $24.00 - $25.46 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Summary:

The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator position is to support clinical research in sickle cell disease through regulatory, administrative, patient interactions, and sample management. Will assist in the day-to-day management of numerous clinical studies that are presently ongoing in the sickle cell program. This will entail the collection and management of regulatory documents, IRB submissions and interactions with patients both in clinic and during study visits. The individual in this position will also be collecting patient blood or tissue samples from clinic, hospital or CTRC. Some downstream processing of samples will also be required.

For all work involving blood, the employee will be expected to use safe handling techniques including proper disposal and other safety measures as mandated by OSHA regulations. This includes bloodborne pathogen training, the proper use of PPE and receipt of the hepatitis B vaccine. Interactions with patients will require that the individual be trained in the protection of human subjects and GCP. It is essential that the individual treat all patient information as confidential and that all HIPAA guidelines be followed. Additionally, the individual should treat all patients with the utmost respect.

The employee will not be asked to prepare talks or papers outside of the group setting although he/she will be asked to provide study updates at the weekly sickle cell update meetings. The employee may be asked to assist other sickle cell team members/laboratory personnel in a basic research laboratory, and may include sample processing.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Management Preferences:

Previous experience in clinical research, with a proven ability to interact with patient/clients and to act independently. Coursework in Biological Sciences or related field. Competency with flow cytometry.