Clinical Research Coordinator - 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 Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematologic Malignancies & Cellular Therapy Clinical Research Program (BMT) is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing research team. In this role, you will play an essential part in advancing Phase 1–4 clinical research in leukemia and myeloproliferative neoplasms, directly contributing to discoveries that impact patient care and outcomes.

You’ll support multiple complex oncology clinical trials involving investigational products and cutting‑edge therapies. Every day, you’ll collaborate with world‑class clinicians, manage key study operations, and ensure that our research is conducted with excellence, accuracy, and compassion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build deep expertise in oncology research while supporting high‑impact clinical trials that shape the future of cancer treatment.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of an Associate’s degree.
• Two years of relevant research experience; or:
• Completion of the DOCR NC‑approved Clinical Research Apprenticeship may substitute for one year, or
• A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years of required experience.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Duke‑approved equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology experience or clinical trials coordination experience.
• Familiarity with clinical research operations, particularly in hematologic malignancies or complex interventional trials.
• Training or education related to clinical research, patient coordination, or related healthcare fields.

Be Bold.

In this role, you will take on a wide range of responsibilities essential to the success of oncology research:

• Lead and coordinate operations for multiple complex clinical trials, including investigational product receipt, storage, documentation, and accountability.
• Maintain participant‑level and study‑level documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness for all study files.
• Support monitoring and audit visits, address findings, and collaborate with study partners including sponsors and CROs.
• Screen, recruit, and retain participants in complex interventional oncology trials; identify operational challenges and help optimize workflows.
• Collect, process, and ship clinical specimens, maintaining accurate logs, inventories, and protocol compliance.
• Coordinate and conduct study visits according to protocol—including documentation, data collection, and use of EMR tools for orders and visit management.
• Manage data entry and data quality, resolve queries, run reports, and follow data security and de‑identification requirements.
• Serve as primary study liaison, communicating with investigators, research staff, sponsors, and clinical teammates with professionalism and clarity.
• Participate in study start‑up, ongoing management, and closeout, including supplies, equipment readiness, and protocol updates.
• Support regulatory and safety reporting, including identifying adverse events and collaborating with the PI on assessment and documentation.

Choose Duke.

At the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI), you’ll become part of a world‑renowned research community known for excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Our BMT and Hematologic Malignancies Program leads transformative research in leukemia, MPNs, and cellular therapy — and you'll be at the center of that work.

You’ll join a supportive team invested in your growth. Duke encourages professional development through Research Wednesdays, RPN trainings, conferences, and skill‑building programs. You will have opportunities to contribute to committees, workgroups, and initiatives that shape research operations across Duke.

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/