Social / Clinical Research Specialist

Department :

Surgery - Burn Center-414005

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date : 12 / 08 / 2025

Application Deadline :

12 / 22 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Position Type :

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title :

Social / Clinical Research Specialist

Appointment Type : EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number : 20073888

Vacancy ID : NF0009428

Full Time / Part Time :

Full-Time Permanent

FTE : Hours per week :

40

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : $70,972 - $84,000

Proposed Start Date :

01 / 19 / 2026

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 :

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 will serve as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator within the Department of Surgery, Division of Burn.

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.

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. Must be able 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.

In depth knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements; i.e. Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines. Previous experience in hospital-based clinical trials required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating with healthcare providers and stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages and work independently with occasional guidance from Associate Professor. Strong organization and problem-solving skills required. Must have a demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results on time and to manage competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to analyze trends and evaluate data suggesting process improvements. Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications required. The ability to work remotely and manage competing priorities while maintaining tight timelines.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Preference to candidates with an understanding of how to develop research protocols, data capture, and the impact of research compliance requirements, an understanding of how to manage a database and ensure continued compliance with access, data management and maintaining accurate quality data in a HIPAA compliant manner.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.