CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

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 BioRepository & Precision Pathology Center (BRPC) at Duke University in the Department of Pathology is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our team. The BRPC is a core resource at Duke responsible for providing tissue samples as well as consenting and other services to principal investigators at inside and outside of Duke. You will be joining the Collections Team, procuring and processing fresh tissue and other biospecimens, pulling stored tissue from the biobank, de-identifying pathology reports, as well as performing other duties that involve getting research samples to investigators.

In this crucial role, as a member of the Collections Team, you will be contributing to multiple research studies by providing high-quality samples, contributing to the development of standard operating procedures, and assuring that samples are handled and shipped according to each specialized protocol. You will help BRPC remain competitive for the Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN) grant, which is a biospecimen resource funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Daily, you will accomplish these important tasks by communicating with pathologist assistants to acquire excess tissue from the operating rooms for research protocols. You will attend biopsy procedures to obtain research samples from participants in clinical trials to assure that Duke patients are continuing to receive cutting edge treatments for various conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of an Associate's degree
• Work requires a minimum of two years of relevant research experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for 2 years required experience.

• Highly collaborative approach and ability to set clear goals and communicate proactively and clearly with key stakeholders and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to completing work efficiently and by designated deadlines
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ETHICS: Ability to assist the Research Program Leader in identifying adverse events, as well as protocol deviations and in determining whether or not they are reportable.
• DATA: Ability to use patient health data from the Duke electronic medical record to identify cohorts, extract relevant medical information, and access patient samples.
• SCIENCE: Participation in conferences on behalf of the BRPC, and this would involve generating abstracts based on literature searches and reviews.
• STUDY AND SITE MANAGEMENT: Ability to communicate with members of the Cooperative Human Tissue Network about the availability of tissue samples and collaborate with the Collections Team Lead to track milestones associated with the grant.
• LEADERSHIP: Ability to work with the Collections Team Lead and Research Program Leader to train new team members in the role, contribute to training plans, group workflows and operational design.

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. 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.

Screening of Applications: Screening continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by October 1, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 59,829.00 to USD $99,960.00. 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.

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/

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran 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.

Education

Completion of an Associate' s degree

Experience

Work requires a minimum of two years of relevant research experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for 2 years required experience.

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, 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 onthe 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.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.