Study Coordinator

Posting Information

Department

LCCC - Clinical Trials-

Career Area

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

12/08/2025

Application Deadline

12/12/2025

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

NC15 / GN11

Working Title

Study Coordinator

Position Number

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Vacancy ID

P

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$63,875 - $75,100

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.

Position Summary

This position plays a pivotal role in advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes by facilitating the conduct of oncology clinical trials in compliance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and institutional policies. This position independently manages multiple complex trials throughout their life cycle, including activation, implementation, and closure, under the direction of a Clinical Operations Manager.
Key responsibilities include:

• Recruitment, consent, and enrollment of study participants
• Coordination of study visits across various clinic settings
• Documentation of procedures and visits, facilitation of sample collection, and data entry
• Collaboration with research teams to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety

This position is integral to the mission of the UNC/LCCC Clinical Trials Office, maintaining research quality and safeguarding institutional integrity, and driving discoveries that shape the future of cancer care.

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

• Knowledge of ICH GCP, Federal Regulations and Guidelines and ability to follow established regulations, procedures, and protocols
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to gather data and document procedures

High level of accuracy and attention to detail,

• Ability to plan work and coordinate multiple projects
• Possess strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Customer oriented and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing.
• Requires study coordinator experience or experience in oncology clinical trials

Ability to work on site at UNC Medical Center, UNC Chapel Hill Campus, and any satellite clinic site where trials are conducted.

Ability to work on evenings, weekends and/or holidays occasionally required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Previous experience with therapeutic clinical research involving drugs and/or devices
Experience with direct patient contact in the hospital/clinic setting
SOCRA/ACRP Certification
Experience in Phase I, II, and III clinical research.
Experience or familiarity with medical terminology, navigation of medical records and data abstraction
Prior experience with translational science research projects
Demonstrated ability to operate at a high degree of independence
Demonstrated ability to coordinate studies of high complexity

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Clinic – UNCH or ACC, Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally, Patient care involved, Weekend work occasionally