Job Details
- Department: Gastroint Biology and Dis Ctr-429001
- Career Area: Research Professionals
- Posting Open Date: 08/25/2026
- Application Deadline: 09/08/2026
- Open Until Filled: No
- Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
- Working Title: Social/Clinical Research Specialist - Jackson
- Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
- Position Number: 20041269
- Vacancy ID: NF0009972
- Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
- FTE: 1
- Hours per week: 40
- Position Location: North Carolina, US
- Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and Qualifications
- Proposed Start Date: 10/05/2026
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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.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
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 and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
This position is to serve as the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator in the Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease (CGIBD). The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, conduct, and evaluation of multi-faceted clinical research protocols, including study execution, developing strategies and solutions to improve study processes and execution, providing reviews of other team members’ work product, and serving as mentor and subject matter expert. This includes independently coordinating the most complex investigational drug and device trials within their assigned unit. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator will lead the study start up activities when new industry-sponsored trials are launched. This includes interpreting protocol requirements to determine how all aspects of the trial will be implemented at UNC. Collaborating with institutional partners (investigators, IRBs, CTRC, and IDS) to complete all tasks required for site activation (writing and submitting IRB applications, writing and submitting nursing orders at the CTRC, collaborating with IDS staff for Epic build, and partnering with BCA team to create billing calendars); collaborating with external partners (study sponsors and CROs) to complete site visits, provide documentation about UNC’s policies, complete sponsor’s regulatory requirements and training requirements for investigators and staff. Responsible for solving complex issues/barriers prior to site activation when the sponsor and institution do not align.
Employing extensive clinical research regulatory knowledge, including mastery and understanding of good clinical practice (ICH/GCP), FDA code of federal regulations, and UNC regulations/ policies related to human subjects research, the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for advanced complex trial coordination of multiple trials (for example, infusion drug studies with chronically ill patients), independently managing advanced regulatory tasks (including IRB submissions to local and central IRBs, daily communications with industry and federal sponsors, preparing for audits, etc.), and providing leadership to the team of research coordinators. The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator may also manage small scale multi-site projects from the ground-up including the overall management of investigational clinical trial research protocols at UNC and participating sites, detailing the operation of study procedures, hypothesis, and aims, case report form design, database design, multi-site data and regulatory management, as well as assist research managers with staff training and quality assurance.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability 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.
- Ability to interact with clinical investigators, laboratory personnel, study sponsors, IRB, Office of Clinical Trials, and support staff.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, techniques, and methodologies used in developing, coordinating, and managing clinical research projects.
- Working knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) as well as familiarity with local, state, and federal guidelines governing clinical trials.
- Experience in initiating, maintaining, and updating protocols with central and local IRBs and minting the appropriate regulatory documents.
- Working knowledge of database management and spreadsheets.
- Ability to learn quickly, work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, and work under deadline pressure.
- Flexibility is required for intermittent evening and weekend hours as needed for patient enrollment after normal business hours.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience with clinical research (including the UNC IRB processes, FDA regulatory requirements, ICH GCP guidelines, ACRP or SOCRA certification) is strongly desired.
- Gastrointestinal clinical trial experience and familiarity with both NIH and industry-sponsored research studies preferred.
- Management and leadership experience is highly desired.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
- Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
- Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
- Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
- Type of Institution: Public, four-year
- Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
- Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
- Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
- Faculty: 3,000
- Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
- Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. studyabroad.unc.edu/studyabroad.cfm
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre-professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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