Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina
The specialist will support clinical research operations by managing participant documentation, data collection, and regulatory compliance for cancer studies. They will also collaborate with investigators to facilitate participant recruitment, study visits, and the preparation of research materials.
Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.
Be You.
The Duke Cancer Institute’s Cancer Control & Population Sciences Clinical Research Program (CCPS) is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist, Sr. to join a collaborative and mission‑driven research team. In this role, you will support a diverse portfolio of cancer research studies—with a primary focus on Duke Clinical Cancer Genetics and contributions to the Supportive Care & Survivorship Center and the Center for Onco‑Primary Care.
You will play a hands‑on role in day‑to‑day clinical research operations, supporting minimal‑risk studies through participant recruitment and retention, data collection and management, regulatory documentation, and study coordination activities under the oversight of the Oncology Clinical Research Unit (CRU). Your work will directly support cancer research across multiple disease areas, including pancreatic, prostate, and breast cancer, as well as collaborative genetics studies.
This is an excellent opportunity if you enjoy structured work, collaboration with investigators and research teams, and contributing to meaningful research that impacts patient care and survivorship. You will build and apply skills across study operations, data management, ethics, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for professional development and training.
Choose Duke.
At Duke University, you’ll be part of a world‑class institution committed to excellence, discovery, and inclusion. The Duke Cancer Institute brings together clinicians, researchers, and staff who are united by a shared mission: improving outcomes for patients through innovative, patient‑centered research.
Within CCPS, you’ll work on multi‑institutional and investigator‑initiated studies that influence cancer prevention, survivorship, and genetics research—work that truly matters. Duke offers a collaborative research environment, access to cutting‑edge tools and systems, and opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
Job Code: 00000803 clinical research specialist, sr
Job Level: 09
Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.76 to USD $31.44. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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Candidates must hold at least an associate's degree and possess one year of relevant research or clinical experience. Proficiency in standard computing software and strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Market context
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