Entry Level Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
06/01/2026
Application Deadline
08/17/2026
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent
NC07 / GN06
Working Title
Clinical Research Assistant
Position Number
20052807
Vacancy ID
P021073
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Work Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$40,864 - $48,000
Pay Band Information
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Notice to Applicants
Position Summary Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
Responsible for recruitment, data collection, and patient follow-up for the coordination of oncology clinical research studies within the Office of Clinical Research at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center within an assigned disease group. The Clinical Research Assistant will collaborate with oncology staff, Principal Investigators and unit colleagues to meet recruitment goals and facilitate compliant research procedures per GCP guidelines. Responsible for administering informed consent, questionnaires, coordinating biospecimen collection, accurately collecting and entering data into databases, and assisting with other administrative duties as needed.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
* Prior experience in clinical research, with a focus on human subjects research, experience obtaining informed consent and enrolling participants in research protocols
* Proficiency in data entry, management of research data sets, and navigating electronic medical records for chart review and accurate data abstraction
* Experience working directly with patients in a healthcare or clinical setting
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital and research environment, demonstrating strong teamwork, communication, and collegiality
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Clinic - UNCH or ACC, Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/319836
Contact Information
Office of Human Resources 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.