Research Associate

Primary Purpose of Position

The Research Associate leads and coordinates pregnancy-related research studies conducted under the direction of the Principal Investigator. This position manages the day-to-day administration, implementation, and oversight of clinical, epidemiological, social, and laboratory-based research activities across clinical, community-based, and research settings. Exercising considerable independence, the Research Associate collaborates with investigators, healthcare providers, research staff, sponsors, and external partners to ensure research activities are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice standards, and institutional policies.

The position is responsible for coordinating study operations; participant recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities; data and specimen collection processes; regulatory and sponsor-related requirements; budget monitoring and fiscal activities; and research reporting. In addition, the position provides training and guidance to research personnel, students, and investigators while facilitating the successful completion of study objectives, timelines, and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Research Project Management and Operations (70%)
• Data Management, Quality Assurance, and Analysis (20%)
• Research Administration and Leadership (10%)

Minimum Education , Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Relevant Master's degree; or relevant BS/BA with three years of relevant work experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience in clinical, basic, or translational research
• Record of attention to detail
• Phlebotomy training or willingness to learn and perform phlebotomies (blood collections)
• Proficiency with database applications (e.g., REDCap, PowerPoint, Excel) and strong communication skills both orally and in writing
• Proficiency with scheduling applications (e.g., Outlook)

Position Location (City)

Greenville, N.C.

Position Type

Non-Faculty

Job Category

Non-Faculty Professional

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East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education,
ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

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The College of Health and Human Sciences at East Carolina University is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of individuals, families, and communities across North Carolina and beyond. Through certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, the college prepares students to provide professional and clinical services, conduct impactful research, and develop innovative solutions that promote healthier lives. Through hands-on learning in classrooms, clinics, laboratories, and community settings, students and faculty work together to advance excellence in education, research, and service.

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