Clinical research assistant Jobs in Durham, NC

Department :

Ophthalmology - 413201

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date : 11 / 05 / 2025

Application Deadline :

11 / 12 / 2025

Position Type :

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Social / Clinical Research Assistant

Position Number : 20073634

Vacancy ID : S026359

Full-time / Part-time :

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week : 30

Position Location : North Carolina, US

Hiring Range :

$17.46 - $20.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date :

01 / 05 / 2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment :

6 months not to exceed 11 months

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 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.

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 :

The research assistant will be responsible for reviewing patient charts, identifying patients who need to be called, and administering telephone surveys by phone.

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 :

Prior experience supporting clinical research projects.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Experience in high-performing academic medical team.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.