UTS- Temporary Clinical Research Coordinator at UNC Chapel Hill

About the role

The UNC Institute for Trauma Recovery within the Department of Psychiatry seeks to advance understanding of trauma recovery and develop interventions that improve recovery. The Clinical Research Coordinator will support the Institute’s Better Tomorrow Network (BTN), the first research network in the world dedicated to improving treatments and care for survivors of sexual assault.

Responsibilities

• Support the conduct of observational studies and randomized controlled trials to improve the lives of sexual assault survivors.
• Assist with study operations, participant recruitment and retention efforts, regulatory and study documentation, data collection and quality assurance activities, and coordination with collaborating clinical sites and research partners.
• Collect study data through a variety of methods per study protocol (e.g., surveys, interviews, electronic medical record abstraction, observational assessments, biospecimen collection, and study procedures).
• Maintain high standards of data quality and accuracy. Perform clinical tests and procedures in accordance with study protocols following appropriate training. Record study data and complete applicable case report forms (electronic or paper) in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ALCOA-C principles.
• Manage study visits and participant follow-up activities, including scheduling, coordination, preparation of study materials, and participant communication.
• Screen and recruit study participants according to study protocols and applicable standard operating procedures. Track participant accrual and retention metrics across studies. Communicate professionally and compassionately with research participants and external partners while supporting trauma-informed research practices.
• Contribute to study start-up activities and project planning, including development of study materials and coordination of research activities. Assist with development and implementation of standard operating procedures to support quality assurance and standardized best practices.
• Support day-to-day research operations across multiple ongoing clinical research studies within the Better Tomorrow Network. Maintain study supplies, laboratory kits, and administrative materials as needed. Track, process, and ship biospecimens in accordance with study requirements and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate and communicate with external clinical sites, community partners, sponsors, regulatory entities, and UNC administrative offices regarding project-related matters, escalating issues appropriately.

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.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in human subjects research, clinical research, or related research.
• Strong academic research experience, including data collection, documentation, and regulatory compliance support.
• Ability to clearly, concisely, professionally, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with staff, faculty, research participants, external partners, and individuals across organizations.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple research studies, timelines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong professionalism, emotional maturity, and the ability to maintain composure in sensitive and high-stress environments are required.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all human subjects research protections and ethical standards is essential.