The position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus.
Position Summary
Working under the general supervision of the Research Project Manager and the Site Coordinator, this Lead Research Assistant will be responsible for a variety of duties. Specific duties will vary depending on the needs of the study. As part of a team of research assistants, this position will also take on key responsibilities to ensure excellent data quality and compliance with established protocols. This position requires expertise in detailed protocol mastery to support development and implementation of routine study protocol reviews with the NPH and All of Us team across both sites. This position will perform the primary and secondary duties as noted below, but these may be subject to change over the course of the study.
Primary Responsibilities
- Communication with study participants for purposes of recruitment, retention, and scheduling
- Data collection including obtaining informed consent, biospecimen collection, study measurements and providing instructions to study participants
- Assist with participant meal pick-up for the controlled feeding study
- Assist with other study activities to ensure the successful completion of the study aims
- Processing and shipping of biological specimens (blood, urine, saliva, and other specimens)
- Attendance at community events for recruiting and outreach
Secondary Responsibilities
- Study device software and hardware management
- Software system troubleshooting and support
- Identification of staff protocol adherence challenge; development and implementation of bi-monthly protocol review sessions
- Quality assurance support for scheduling and documentation
- Participant and prospective participant educational and promotional material management
- Coordination and communication with external services for biological specimens
- Chapel Hill site emergency in person support
NOTE: This is a temporary position.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
- Experience consenting and educating study participants
- Experience with sample processing techniques involving biospecimens such as blood, urine, saliva, stool, hair, and toenails
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and train others on multiple technological systems including but not limited to REDCap, HealthPro, ASA24, Actilife, and the Microsoft Office programs with particular expertise in Microsoft Excel formulas
- Ability to guide new team members through training protocols
- Ability to work independently and effectively in precise time-controlled situations with flexible approach to problem solving
- Exceptional verbal communication skills with significant experience in group presentations
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and handle competing demands and varied work tasks
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, often including early mornings, occasional weekend and/or evening hours; Please note: This role requires a higher level of scheduling flexibility than other team positions
- Willingness to travel to Chapel Hill site to support emergency coverage when needed
- CITI Training – Human Subjects Protections (HSP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) training/experience or willing to learn
To learn more and apply, visit: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307780
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