What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Resource Officer position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Department
Peds-Genetics and Metabolism-412010
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
12/06/2024
Application Deadline
12/20/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title
Research Resource Officer
Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number
20068405
Vacancy ID
NF0008719
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent
FTE
1
Hours per week
40
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$65,000 - $92,000
Proposed Start Date
01/01/2025
Position Information
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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
This position will serve as a Research Resource Officer within the Dr. Joseph Muenzer MPS Research & Treatment Center (Muenzer MPS Center) in the Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics.
The Muenzer MPS Center is focused on improving the outcomes of individuals with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) and their families and developing new treatments. The Muenzer MPS Center team is dedicated to developing new treatments for children and adults with MPS, a group of ultra rare genetic disorders, including clinical trials to test new forms of intravenous enzyme replacement therapy as well as alternative therapies, such as gene therapy and intrathecal drug delivery devices.
The Muenzer MPS Center (Director Dr. Joseph Muenzer) offers an exciting opportunity for a Research Resource Officer to become an integral part of this fast growing and successful team. This individual will work directly with PI’s (Dr. Joseph Muenzer and Dr. Elizabeth Jalazo) and with the MPS Clinical Research Director (Lindsay Torrice, CPNP) on our clinical trials delivering novel therapeutics to children/adults with MPS and other lysosomal storage disorders. This is a highly rewarding job working with our interdisciplinary and highly collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, research staff and dedicated health professionals, who love working with children and adults with rare genetic disorders and are dedicated or improving their health and quality of life.
This position also offers flexibility with a combination of on-site (at our offices in Chapel Hill, NC) and remote work. This position will 1) monitor and manage the comprehensive funding portfolio which supports the research infrastructure of the MPS Center 2) work with MPS Center leadership to develop relationships with key stakeholders to expand research opportunities; 3) work with research faculty and staff to develop comprehensive budgeting strategies for new clinical studies; 4) develop systems to manage and track research expenses to maximize sponsor invoicing; 5) participate in regulatory and compliance activities for the MPS Center; 6) contribute to research quality improvement activities within the MPS Center.
Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs.
The Muenzer MPS Center is focused on improving the outcomes of individuals with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) and their families and developing new treatments. The Muenzer MPS Center team is dedicated to developing new treatments for children and adults with MPS, a group of ultra rare genetic disorders, including clinical trials to test new forms of intravenous enzyme replacement therapy as well as alternative therapies, such as gene therapy and intrathecal drug delivery devices.
The Muenzer MPS Center (Director Dr. Joseph Muenzer) offers an exciting opportunity for a Research Resource Officer to become an integral part of this fast growing and successful team. This individual will work directly with PI’s (Dr. Joseph Muenzer and Dr. Elizabeth Jalazo) and with the MPS Clinical Research Director (Lindsay Torrice, CPNP) on our clinical trials delivering novel therapeutics to children/adults with MPS and other lysosomal storage disorders. This is a highly rewarding job working with our interdisciplinary and highly collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, research staff and dedicated health professionals, who love working with children and adults with rare genetic disorders and are dedicated or improving their health and quality of life.
This position also offers flexibility with a combination of on-site (at our offices in Chapel Hill, NC) and remote work. This position will 1) monitor and manage the comprehensive funding portfolio which supports the research infrastructure of the MPS Center 2) work with MPS Center leadership to develop relationships with key stakeholders to expand research opportunities; 3) work with research faculty and staff to develop comprehensive budgeting strategies for new clinical studies; 4) develop systems to manage and track research expenses to maximize sponsor invoicing; 5) participate in regulatory and compliance activities for the MPS Center; 6) contribute to research quality improvement activities within the MPS Center.
Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences as well as build relationships with a variety of constituents (e.g., industry and government funding representatives, research PIs, study subjects, regulatory personnel, clinical and administrative staff).
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Demonstrated leadership experience and strong organizational and management skills.
Ability to identify needs and develop and implement improvements.
Candidate must demonstrate the capacity to manage multiple competing responsibilities effectively.
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Demonstrated leadership experience and strong organizational and management skills.
Ability to identify needs and develop and implement improvements.
Candidate must demonstrate the capacity to manage multiple competing responsibilities effectively.
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience with clinical research projects, UNC financial and research systems, preparation of regulatory submissions and interacting with local and central IRBs. Additionally recent experience in a large diverse clinical academic setting is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Salary : $65,000 - $92,000
