Clinical Research Specialist

School of Medicine 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.

 

Duke Orthopaedics is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist, Senior, to join our growing clinical research team. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to build and expand their clinical research expertise while supporting innovative studies that directly impact patient care. In this role, you will collaborate with leading physicians, research participants, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and support a diverse portfolio of industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. You'll play a key role in advancing new treatments, technologies, and evidence-based practices that improve outcomes for orthopaedic patients.

 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Work requires an Associate's degree.

 

This position is:

• Onsite. Occasional travel between orthopaedic divisions and clinical locations may be required.

 

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Recruit, consent, enroll, and follow research participants throughout the study lifecycle, serving as a primary point of contact and helping to ensure a positive participant experience.

 

Coordinate study visits and research procedures, including scheduling appointments, collecting study-related data, completing study assessments, and maintaining accurate source documentation.

 

Collect, enter, review, and maintain clinical research data in electronic data capture systems and study databases, ensuring data quality, completeness, and compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.

 

Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, clinical staff, and research support offices to facilitate study startup, enrollment, data collection, study closeout activities, and achievement of project milestones.

 

Choose Duke.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

Join a team dedicated to advancing orthopaedic care through innovative clinical research that directly impacts patient outcomes. At Duke Orthopaedics, you will collaborate with nationally recognized physicians, researchers, and research professionals on a diverse portfolio of industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.

 

As a member of our clinical research team, you will have opportunities to expand your knowledge, develop new skills, and gain exposure to multiple orthopaedic specialties. Whether supporting groundbreaking medical devices, surgical innovations, or patient-centered outcomes research, you will play a meaningful role in bringing new treatments and technologies to patients while building a rewarding career at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.