Clinical Research Specialist, Sr.

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nations 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. Youll play a key role in advancing new treatments, technologies, and evidence-based practices that improve outcomes for orthopaedic patients.

Minimum Requirements:

• Work requires an Associates degree.

This position is:

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

Be Bold.

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 nations leading academic medical centers.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $23.00 to USD $34.50. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidates work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (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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