Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

About the role

The Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering UNC/NCSU stresses the application of science and engineering, mathematical analysis, and computer techniques to biomedical problems. The research and entrepreneurship of the faculty, students, and staff aim to accumulate, generate and disseminate biomedical engineering knowledge to improve health care for the benefit of the people of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities involving participants, clinicians, and members of the research team.
• Manage scheduling.
• Support participant recruitment and initial screening.
• Coordinate research procedures and supporting tests.
• Maintain accurate research data and records.
• Work within established research protocols and under the guidance of senior team members to ensure research activities are organized, accurately documented, and conducted in accordance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate schedules for research participants, clinicians, researchers, and facilities; arrange research activities through email and phone communication.
• Recruit potential participants through local clinics, hospitals, and on- and off-campus outreach activities.
• Conduct initial participant screening and explain established research procedures.
• Support research procedures and participant testing in accordance with established protocols, ethical requirements, and department policies.
• Take occasional opportunities to assume additional duties to build skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department’s operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience (all degrees from appropriately accredited institutions).
• Preferred: background supporting human subjects or clinical research activities.
• Preferred: familiarity with participant recruitment, screening, or research data collection.
• Preferred: proficiency using electronic databases to maintain research data, participant records, or study information.
• Preferred: ability to convey information clearly and professionally through written and verbal communication and to establish and maintain productive working relationships with individuals and teams.
• Valid NC Driver's License required; Commercial Driver's License not required.

Pay

• Anticipated hiring range: $46,000–$47,000.
• Position classification salary range: $36,320–$73,745.

Schedule

Core Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; schedule may vary based on departmental needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retirement Programs.
• Disability Plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Accident Plan.
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs.
• 12 Holidays Each Year.
• Tuition and Academic Assistance.
• Childcare benefits.
• Wellness & Recreation Membership.
• Wellness Programs.