Research Specialist
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

Radiology - Research - 412802

Research Professionals

11/11/2024

11/22/2024

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Research Specialist

20068050

S024315

Full-Time Temporary

40

Monday - Friday, Hours vary between 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

North Carolina, US

$18-20/hr

12/02/2024

6 months not to exceed 11 months

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Primary job duties include patient recruitment, communication with study participants, medical record abstraction (primarily Epic) into REDCap data collection forms, literature reviews, and other tasks as assigned. The position will also assist in manuscript preparation, with opportunities to be included as a co-author. Successful candidates will have a background in clinical research, familiarity with medical terminology, and experience working with medical records, in some capacity (Epic is a plus).

The position reports to the Project Manager, and meets regularly with the study team including PI, Data Scientist, Data Manager, and other Research Specialists. Due to the nature of the work, selected candidates should have experience working independently and the ability to work with a diverse team of researchers.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Bachelor's degree or relevant equivalent experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with medical terminology, medical records, patient recruitment, and/or clinical research.

Basic understanding of scientific methods and conduction of research studies.

Requires ability to sit, use a computer for extended periods of time, and attend meetings on the UNC Chapel Hill campus with or without reasonable accommodation.

Not Applicable.