Soc/Clin Research Specialist

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Biostatistics - CSCC-462002 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? Yes Posting Open Date 08/31/2026 Application Deadline 09/08/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Contributing Salary Grade Equivalent NC13 / GN09 Working Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist Position Number 20078121 Vacancy ID P021327 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

M-F, 8-5

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range 50,000 - 59,870 Pay Band Information

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Notice to Applicants

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center

The Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center (CSCC) is a division within the Department of Biostatistics of the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC (UNC). As the coordinating center for a number of multi-center clinical trials and epidemiology studies, the CSCC provides study design, data management, statistical analysis, quality assurance, and study management services to a broad array of projects funded primarily by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The organization includes faculty from the departments of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Medicine and research staff with training and experience in biostatistics, epidemiology, computer science/data management, and project management. Total employees currently number between 100 and 105. The CSCC is responsible for approximately $32,000,000 in funding for 55-60 contracts and grants, and an additional 65 subcontracts. The CSCC was established in 1971 as the Lipid Research Clinics (LRC) Coordinating Center and has operated continually since that time. To reflect the addition of new studies and expansion into new research areas, the LRC Coordinating Center changed its name to the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center (CSCC) in 1984. Major research programs currently include the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC); Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN); SPIROMICS II: Biological underpinning of COPD heterogeneity and progression (SPIROMICS II); SPIROMICS GIC Support; Data, Modeling, and Coordination Center for PrecISE Network (PrecISE); Hispanic Community Health Study (HCHS); and Preconceptional health of Latinas and its association with child adiposity (HCHS-FLOR).

Information on these, as well as others can be found at http://www.cscc.unc.edu/cscc/index.php

Position Summary

The Social/Clinical Research Specialist plays an important role on a study team and is involved in operational and research support for studies where the Center is the primary organization with responsibility for study operations, data management, and statistical analysis, often managing multiple studies within a network. This position requires the ability to both independently plan, organize, conduct, evaluate public health research, and work collaboratively within a team environment. The responsibilities of this position may include developing study reports and documentation, leading training sessions, providing project management support, developing systems to evaluate and manage research, providing consultation and using problem solving skills to respond to study needs, and overseeing and directing others (e.g., student research assistants) within project teams. The position may also be responsible for clinical research activities on an FDA-regulated study, including coordinating, and monitoring of clinical study conduct and data quality.

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.

Management Preferences

Prior clinical trial experience or coursework in clinical trial methodology is also preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/324576

Contact Information

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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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Tell us about a research study or project you have worked on. What was the purpose of the study, what were your specific responsibilities and which activities did you perform independently?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Provide an example of a time you identified a data quality, protocol compliance, or study implementation problem. How did you identify it, what did you do to investigate it, and how was it resolved?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe a time when you were responsible for managing several competing research-related tasks or deadlines with limited supervision. How did you determine priorities, what decisions did you make on your own, and when did you involve your supervisor or other team members?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Specialist position.
• Bachelor's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 1 year of related training or experience.
• Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least 5 years of related training and/or experience.
• Master's and/or Doctorate in a discipline related to the field assigned.
• Associate's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 3 years of related training or experience.
• Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 5 years of experience related to the field assigned (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 4 years experience).
• Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal at least 9 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 6 years of experience).
• None of the above