Clinical Research Coordinator

Department :

Peds-Children's Research Inst-412019

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment? :

No

Posting Open Date : 11 / 24 / 2025

Application Deadline :

12 / 08 / 2025

Position Type :

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Soc / Clin Research Specialist - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent :

NC15 / GN11

Working Title :

Clinical Research Coordinator

Position Number : 20051267

Vacancy ID : P020661

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

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week : 40

Work Schedule :

Monday – Friday, 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm, with some nights and weekends as needed

Work Location : CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range : $55,000 - $70,000

Pay Band Information :

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet .

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 :

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual / hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs.

This position will serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator within the UNC Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Research Institute (CRI). The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, and conduct of multiple clinical research study protocols, including independently collecting and recording data, project administration, and communication with various stakeholders.

The role supports research on childhood diseases and disorders across the Department and University, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the health of children in NC and beyond. Research efforts involving pediatric populations are supported by the CRI Pediatric Clinical Research Unit (PedsCRU), which provides infrastructure such as program management, regulatory support, data management, sample processing, training, and space for study visits.

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and manage multiple clinical trials, ensuring pediatric researchers have the resources needed to conduct studies. The Study Coordinator oversees day-to-day activities of several pediatric clinical trials involving both drugs and medical devices. Responsibilities include patient recruitment, study procedures, survey administration, and data collection and maintenance. The person in this position with navigate responsibilities based on protocols currently underway and those in development. Other responsibilities include the initiation and maintenance of IRB and other regulatory procedures.

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 :

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

The coordinator will demonstrate full knowledge of clinical research principles, methods of data collection and analysis. The coordinator will demonstrate basic knowledge of statistics, computers, and related research equipment. The coordinator must understand all aspects of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) to conduct clinical studies under the regulatory guidelines of the FDA and institutional IRB. The coordinator must understand protocols and be able to teach them to faculty, fellows, and clinic personnel.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Candidates who have worked with children, built rapport with families of diverse backgrounds, and are self-motivated are highly sought.

Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) certification is strongly desired.

Additional preferences include recent direct experience with :

• Clinical trials (including experience with UNC IRB processes, FDA regulatory requirements, ICH GCP guidelines, and EPIC)
• Evaluating protocols and consents for potential changes, when warranted, for feasible implementation at our study location in the targeted population
• Coordinating NIH multi-center clinical trials, including study startup, recruitment, study management, data collection, and closeout
• Competitive enrollment studies
• Monitoring vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure)
• Developing and negotiating budgets with industry partners

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.

Position / Schedule Requirements :

Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally