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Research Coordinator
Posting Information
Department
SOM Clinical Research Alliance-425701
Career Area
Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
04/20/2026
Application Deadline
04/24/2026
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
NC15 / GN11
Working Title
Research Coordinator
Position Number
20073760
Vacancy ID
P020962
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
1 year
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri:8am-5pm
Hybrid schedule- Work from home- Monday and Friday and work from office- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Hybrid schedule- Work from home- Monday and Friday and work from office- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Work Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$63,000 - $78,000
Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Position Summary Information
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.
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 IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 1 YEAR.
The Research Coordinator will serve to manage projects for large multi-institutional clinical trials. Responsibilities include cohesive efforts in planning, organizing, implementing, and managing study processes. This position will oversee day-to-day operations and coordination of projects, including facilitating meetings, coordinating study start-up activities, and tracking program progress. This position must be adaptive in nature, requiring a broad skill set and the ability to quickly address operational opportunities and weaknesses which may require interacting with multiple state and federal entities. In addition, this position ensures timely updates and formatting consistency to relevant reports and websites; compliance for quality assurance to include identifying, tracking, and reporting any barriers to hinder a successful outcome; deliverables for project protocols across various participating sites, vendors, and institutions are met; and all research is in adherence with the FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ‘Good Clinical Practices’, and IRB regulations for the protection of human subjects. Communication is critical as this position will manage communication with various levels of stakeholders to ensure accuracy and conclusiveness. This position will also work closely with senior leadership to determine necessary implementation and streamlined processes for expansion and operations.
The Research Coordinator will serve to manage projects for large multi-institutional clinical trials. Responsibilities include cohesive efforts in planning, organizing, implementing, and managing study processes. This position will oversee day-to-day operations and coordination of projects, including facilitating meetings, coordinating study start-up activities, and tracking program progress. This position must be adaptive in nature, requiring a broad skill set and the ability to quickly address operational opportunities and weaknesses which may require interacting with multiple state and federal entities. In addition, this position ensures timely updates and formatting consistency to relevant reports and websites; compliance for quality assurance to include identifying, tracking, and reporting any barriers to hinder a successful outcome; deliverables for project protocols across various participating sites, vendors, and institutions are met; and all research is in adherence with the FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ‘Good Clinical Practices’, and IRB regulations for the protection of human subjects. Communication is critical as this position will manage communication with various levels of stakeholders to ensure accuracy and conclusiveness. This position will also work closely with senior leadership to determine necessary implementation and streamlined processes for expansion and operations.
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.
Management Preferences
Broad knowledge of clinical trial operations, FDA regulations with the ability to evaluate, prioritize and triage emergent and timely issues with little or no oversight.
- Experience with UNC administrative systems and platforms that support clinical research.
- Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) certification.
- Bilingual (English, Spanish)
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally
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