Soc/Clin Research Assistant
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

ASOD Dental Public Health-435200

Career Area:

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

11/07/2024

Application Deadline:

11/18/2024

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN06

Working Title:

Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Position Number:

20033027

Vacancy ID:

P019807

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Part-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment:

2 years

Hours per week:

32

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location:

Kinston, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$31200 - $45493

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Be a Tar Heel!:

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 health 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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local childcare centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Pediatric and Public Health provides oral health care for individuals from infancy through adolescence, and promotes the prevention of oral disease. The Public Health discipline is a dynamic unit that offers educational programs including community rotations, a dental public health residency program, and an Oral Epidemiology PhD program.

Position Summary:

This position will serve as Social/Clinical Research Assistant for the waterBEST study, a 5-year, community-based study evaluating potential dental health benefits of fluoridated bottle water in pre-school children. Duties will be performed at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry Field Center located in Kinston, NC.

The responsibilities of the position includes, but are not limited to: delivering 5-gallon bottles of water to study participants' homes and collecting used bottles; recording water bottles in warehouse inventory; attention to detail in managing inventory and quality control procedures. The appointee will use a data management system to manage inventory and plan deliveries using GPS assisted routing software. Additional activities relate to participant recruitment screening informed consent and data collection during study visits. This requires attention to detail in completing case report forms (CRFs)/electronic case report forms (eCRFs), managing the collection, compilation, and entry of data into the data management system; documentation of study procedures. The appointee will meet with the Principal Investigator (PI), Project Manager and other members of the research team at least weekly to monitor study progress and any need for modification. Training to perform study-specific clinical procedures will be provided by the PI, and other members of the research study team. There will be occasional travel to the study's research offices at UNC Adams School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, NC.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Knowledge of clinical trials methods, implementation monitoring and reporting. Proven organizational and communication skills. Expertise in designing specifications for data capture systems and relational databases. Proficiency with management of data systems created using relevant software such as Microsoft Access, SQL, REDCap and TeleformPrior.

Valid NC Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

Ability to lift and move 5-gallon bottles of water with or without accommodations for filling water bottles. Ability to drive heavy duty pickup truck with trailer. Steel toed shoes required in warehouse. Evening and weekend work as needed.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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