Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Lazear Lab

Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Lazear Lab Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Lazear Lab 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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events. 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 The Soc/Clin Research Assistant will be responsible for engaging with study participants, including obtaining informed consent, managing study enrollment, tracking sample collections, and participant follow-up. The study coordinator will manage participant and sample records and coordinate distribution of samples for analysis. The study coordinator will also engage with clinical staff and other members of the research team. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Management Preferences This role requires strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work on a collaborative team. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Optional and Required Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Other Document Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill