Social Clinical Research Specialist - Journey

Job Title Social Clinical Research Specialist

• Journey Position Number 002449 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited Yes Department Homepage http://www.ecu.edu/dental Advertising Department DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title 12416 Social Clin Resrch Spec Competency Level 2

• Journey Working Title Social Clinical Research Specialist

• Journey (Lab Manager) Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $41,572 - $78,779 Anticipated Hiring Range $41,572 - $62,684 Salary Grade Equivalency GN11 Work Schedule M-F Work Hours 8-5 Hours may vary pending upon clinic appointments. Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff

• Professional Organizational Unit Overview

The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.

Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina.

The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina.

These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.

Job Duties

A Research Specialist is needed to support the research activities within the ECU School of Dental Medicine. These research activities may include clinical, epidemiological, social and/or bench-top research.

Duties include developing, conducting and evaluating scientific research in a laboratory, clinic, field and/or teaching environment. Additional duties will involve screening and evaluating research subjects according to protocol guidelines. Evaluations may include obtaining medical and dental history, directly interacting with subjects to collect reported and specimen-based data, data abstraction from medical and dental records, and follow-up assessments.

Duties will also involve assisting in recruitment efforts, and data management and entry. Responsibilities include generating genotyping data and supervising of undergraduate research students and graduate research students, overseeing data collection procedures, supervising experimental procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis, analysis of data using descriptive and multivariate statistics, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications. Perform routine biological procedures such as DNA and RNA extractions, PCR and other reactions. Employers are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety (BLS-2+), responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.

The position is offered as a time limited position.

DENTAL MEDICINE SUPPORT POSITION - NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT.

Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.

Minimum Education/Experience

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.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Proficiency with computing applications (such as power point and excel) and strong communication skills both orally and in writing. Experience in clinical research preferred.

License or Certification required by the Department

None

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Open Date 04/24/2024 Job Close Date

• Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 05/03/2024 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/65593 Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EOE

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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 (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.