Department

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

04/28/2023

Application Deadline

05/01/2023

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Position Number

20055208

Vacancy ID

S021330

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$18.00-$22.00 / per hour

Proposed Start Date

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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.

Position Summary

The person in this position will participate in survey data collection and data management for the study. This position conducts mail merges for enrolled subjects at 9 to 12-month intervals post-enrollment to collect information regarding cancer treatment and outcomes. The Soc/Clin Research Assistant cleans, codes, and enters interview data into an ACCESS database.

The person in this position will participate in the collection and tracking of medical records releases and medical records data for subjects who have received treatment for breast cancer. The Soc/Clin Research Assistant will gather, clean, and enter data into study-specific databases.

This position includes processing participant reimbursements and invoices; organizing and maintaining subject files; scanning and cleaning surveys; participating in regular study meetings; maintaining HIPAA certification.

The Soc/Clin Research Assistant is responsible for identifying and disseminating information to study participants regarding available local community resources. The person in this position is responsible for tracking participants who are lost to contact. This position will conduct manual and web searches to obtain updated contact information for lost participants.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience: Experience in conducting interviews and/or assessments. Exceptionally strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are necessary to obtain and exchange information with a variety of individuals. Demonstrated ability to work well independently and with others in a research team setting is critical to deal effectively with various levels of study personnel and external sources.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities