Clinical Research Coordinator - Psychiatry - Behavioral Medicine - Plassman Lab

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.

Clinical Research Coordinator – Psychiatry – Behavioral Medicine and Neurosciences Division – Plassman

Be You.

Our research program on brain health in later life is seeking a clinical research coordinator to join our team to study risk and protective factors for cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. We conduct multiple studies aimed at identifying ways to lower the risk for cognitive impairment as individuals age. The role of Clinical Research Coordinators at Duke is highly regulated, embedded deeply in scientific method and documentation and requires exceptional attention to detail. If you enjoy balancing detailed coordination work with meaningful participant interaction and collaborative teamwork, this role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on brain health and Alzheimer’s disease research at Duke.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of an Associate’s degree.
• Work requires a minimum of two years of relevant research experience. Completion of the DOCR North Carolina state approved Clinical Research Apprenticeship program may substitute for one year of required experience. A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 2 years required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with older adults.
• Experience administering cognitive tests to older adults.
• Experience with human subjects research, including informed consent, confidentiality, and adherence to IRB-approved protocols.
• Strong participant-facing communication skills, including interacting in-person, via zoom, phone, and email with participants following standardized protocols.

Other Requirements:

• May require occasional evening and weekend work.

Be Bold.

Position Description:

• Position is onsite.
• Conduct study visits, including administering cognitive tests.
• Coordinate with mobile phlebotomy vendors to have biospecimens collected, processed, and shipped to local laboratory.
• Communicate with participants via phone and email to facilitate appointments with phlebotomist.
• Conduct recruitment and retention tasks, much of which will be on the phone.
• Data entry and QA.

Choose Duke.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, founded in 1943, is one of 26 departments in the Duke University School of Medicine (SOM). The department is comprised of more than 500 faculty, staff, and trainees. Our goal is to help people with behavioral health challenges live their best life. We pursue this goal through a three-fold mission of superior specialty and integrated patient care for all, ground-breaking research, and exceptional training and education.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines. Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.