Clinical Research Specialist, Senior - Duke Cancer Institute

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.

 

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.

 

Minimum Requirements

 

• Associate’s degree
• One year of relevant research or clinical experience
• Completion of the DOCR North Carolina state‑approved Clinical Research Pre‑Apprenticeship program may substitute for one year of required experience
• Ability to use standard computing software and web‑based applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, internet browsers)

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Prior oncology and/or clinical research experience
• Experience or exposure to cancer genetics research
• Experience with clinical trials coordination and regulatory documentation
• Familiarity with Epic (including SLICER/DICER), REDCap, Progeny, and iRIS
• Experience with data entry, database development, and research project coordination

 

Other Requirements

 

• Ability to follow established protocols, SOPs, and institutional policies
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Comfort working with participant data while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity

 

 

Be Bold.

 

• Support clinical research operations and study management by maintaining participant‑ and study‑level documentation, preparing materials for study visits, assisting with monitoring and audits, and supporting study close‑out activities under supervision.
• Recruit, consent, and support research participants for minimal‑risk studies in accordance with IRB‑approved protocols, including survey studies, registries, repositories, and observational research.
• Collect, enter, and manage research data