Soc/Clin Research Specialist

Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week

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The Center for Aging & Health ( CAH) and the Division of Geriatric Medicine ( DGM) are organizations within the School of Medicine. Both organizations report to Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead, Director of CAH and Division Chief of Geriatric Medicine. The CAH is an interdisciplinary group of professionals who promote the health and well-being of older adults. The mission of CAH is to provide leadership and support for interprofessional clinical services for older adults in the UNC Health system and other health care partners across the state, promote collaborative research in aging using principles of team science, provide aging expertise and service by collaborating with organizations, communities, and state agencies that promote the health and well-being of older adults, and support and prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.

This new 5-year National Institute of Aging ( NIA) R01 research study will investigate the optimal intervention sequence used to achieve weight loss in older adults with obesity and multiple chronic conditions needing ongoing care. The study aligns with the National Institutes of Health ( NIH) Strategic Plans for Obesity, Nutrition Research, and Precision Health, and is responsive to Notice of Special Interest ( NOSI 22-203) and the Institute of Medicine's call for telehealth research that may influence policy by advancing health delivery science.

This study will involve recruiting 180 participants from five UNC affiliated practices that use Epic's electronic health record ( EHR). Intervention delivery will be by telemedicine to participants' homes.
The Clinical Research Coordinator ( CRC) will be responsible for leading the day-to-day coordination of all major aspects of the research study, including Institutional Review Board ( IRB) requirements, regulatory processing, study set-up, conduction, and study close-out. The CRC reports to the principal investigator and Center manager for instruction and supervision and will act as a primary contact for investigators. The responsibilities of this position will also include developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), study reports and documentation, training research assistant in study procedures, participant recruitment, conducting study visits, using problem solving skills to respond to study needs, and data collection, management and facile with standard databases. In addition, the CRC will facilitate clinic engagement and lead the organization of and communication with study team.

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.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Patient-facing experience and is familiar with clinical trials systems at UNC ( IRBIS, CTRC, EPIC, REDCap, etc.).

Not Applicable.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.