Soc/Clin Research Assistant
About The Position
The Research Assistant will support multiple projects in the Applied Physiology Laboratory ( APL ), Human Performance Center ( HPC ) and the Women’s Sports Medicine Institute ( SMI ) investigating the impact of diet and exercise in individuals across the lifespan. This is a unique opportunity to gain significant experience in all aspects of human subjects’ research. We are seeking a research assistant with a desire to grow and expand their expertise, abilities, and impact on UNC research. The ideal candidate will work well as part of a team, in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment and will possess both problem-solving initiative and willingness to learn from and collaborate with colleagues. The Research Assistant will be trained to perform study protocols under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, including recruitment/enrollment, conducting study procedures, collecting, and maintaining data, tracking and reporting, and ensuring quality and accuracy of data. Primary duties will include: Assisting with day-to-day operations for research studies within APL , HPC , SMI : At The direction and under the supervisor of the Principal Investigator, this position will recruit, screen, consent and enroll participants to research studies, conduct study visits as part of a research team and collect data per study protocol including specimen collection and processing, perform study procedures, complete data entry, track study progress, maintain appropriate logs and records, and respond to data queries Engage with study personnel, investigators, sponsors, and study participants to ensure smooth and efficient study progress. Maintain good clinical practice and compliance with all regulatory bodies and study protocols. Work collaboratively with study teams, principal investigators, and other faculty/staff/students Assist with completing regulatory submissions for initial approval and required updates. Track study progress, meet deadlines, identify areas for quality improvements, recommend and implement improvements. Complete required UNC training activities to maintain compliance (e.g., EHS , ITS ). Work Schedule Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day operations for research studies within APL , HPC , SMI
- Recruit, screen, consent and enroll participants to research studies
- Conduct study visits as part of a research team and collect data per study protocol including specimen collection and processing
- Perform study procedures
- Complete data entry
- Track study progress
- Maintain appropriate logs and records
- Respond to data queries
- Engage with study personnel, investigators, sponsors, and study participants to ensure smooth and efficient study progress.
- Maintain good clinical practice and compliance with all regulatory bodies and study protocols.
- Work collaboratively with study teams, principal investigators, and other faculty/staff/students
- Assist with completing regulatory submissions for initial approval and required updates.
- Track study progress, meet deadlines, identify areas for quality improvements, recommend and implement improvements.
- Complete required UNC training activities to maintain compliance (e.g., EHS , ITS )
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
