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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Study Coordinator

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $53K - $58K

💻 Operations

🗓️ December 16th, 2025

IRB

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC-Chapel Hill is hiring a Research Study Coordinator to support clinical and translational research in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health. The coordinator will manage day-to-day operations of multiple research studies focused on pediatric orofacial pain, including participant recruitment, clinical assessments, data management, and regulatory compliance.

Highlights
  • Coordinate human subjects research on pediatric orofacial pain, including NIH-funded studies on temporomandibular disorders and migraine.
  • Recruit, screen, and schedule participants; prepare study materials and assist with clinical assessments like pressure pain threshold testing.
  • Maintain data quality in REDCap, manage study documentation, and ensure compliance with IRB protocols and HIPAA standards.
  • Communicate with children, adolescents, caregivers, faculty, and research staff; coordinate visit workflows and study logistics.
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields required, with experience in human subjects research and data management.
  • Preferred experience includes coordinating pediatric research, using REDCap, clinical procedures, and familiarity with orofacial pain or related health sciences.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and able to learn new data capture systems.
  • Salary range: $52,960 - $58,000; full-time, time-limited position up to 2 years.
  • Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional adjusted hours based on participant needs.
  • Position requires physical ability to stand for extended periods, handle equipment, follow detailed protocols, and maintain professionalism with pediatric participants.