Posting Information
Posting Information
Department |
Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801 |
Career Area |
Laboratory Management and Services |
Posting Open Date |
07/29/2025 |
Application Deadline |
08/12/2025 |
Position Type |
Temporary Staff (SHRA) |
Position Title |
Clinical Research Assistant |
Position Number |
20069336 |
Vacancy ID |
S025864 |
Full-time/Part-time |
Full-Time Temporary |
Hours per week |
40 |
Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
Hiring Range |
$20.00 - $21.25/per hour |
Proposed Start Date |
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Estimated Duration of Appointment |
6 months not to exceed 11 months |
Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
The
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute (
NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center's mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach.
The
UNC Tissue Procurement Facility (
TPF) provides a centralized facility for procurement, processing, storage, analysis and distribution of malignant and non-malignant tissue for use by
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Members and sponsored non-members in basic, population, translation and clinical research studies. |
Position Summary |
The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for oversight of archival laboratory samples for
TPF business partners and clinical research trials; including knowledge of trial-specific requirements, interactions with vendors, sample acquisition, processing and shipping, and maintaining supplies. The Clinical Research Assistant is also responsible for support of live tissue acquisition and specimen distributions. These responsibilities relate to the mission of the
UNC
LCCC in providing support for our translational research partners, and support of the translational research pipeline. |
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 |
Working knowledge and facility with information technology; ability to acquire and apply knowledge from study and review of defined sources; ability to follow instructions; ability to collect, record, and document information; ability to review information for completeness and accuracy; ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing. Ability to coordinate work with others and contribute to a team environment. |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
Experience with processing and shipping laboratory samples, experience with data extraction and case report forms, experience with coordinating meetings. Preference for Stem or analytical degree set. Background in Clinical Research/Protocol, knowledge of medical terminology, Oncology Clinical Trial terms specific. Comfortable with viewing Hospital Surgical Settings, patient surgeries. |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time. Ability to move/manipulate up to 50lbs occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation. Manual dexterity. Ability to manipulate cryogenic samples. |
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
Special Instructions |
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Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304660 |
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Posting Contact Information
Office of Human Resources Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
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. |
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