Clinical Research Coordinator

Work Arrangement:  On-Site
Requisition Number:  274911
Regular or Temporary:  Regular
Location: 

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area:  MEDICAL CENTER
Date:  Sep 16, 2026
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.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that strengthen our research community. As a Clinical Research Coordinator II, you will support innovative pulmonary and critical care research studies that advance scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes.

Be Bold.

Join a collaborative team responsible for coordinating complex clinical research studies from participant recruitment through study closeout. You will work closely with investigators, research participants, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure studies are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do

  • Coordinate and manage pulmonary and critical care clinical research studies.
  • Recruit, screen, consent, enroll, and retain research participants.
  • Schedule and conduct study visits while ensuring protocol compliance.
  • Collect, enter, review, and maintain research data and study documentation.
  • Process, track, and maintain human biospecimens and laboratory records.
  • Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, and regulatory documents.
  • Support sponsor communications, monitoring visits, audits, and study closeout activities.
  • Utilize systems such as OnCore, REDCap, and Epic/Maestro Care to manage study activities.
  • Collaborate with investigators and research teams to support grants, presentations, and publications.
  • Ensure compliance with GCP, FDA regulations, institutional policies, and human subject protections.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience coordinating clinical research studies.
  • Experience with IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, and sponsor communications.
  • Experience processing human biospecimens and maintaining laboratory documentation.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Competencies
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and human subject protections.
  • Experience with OnCore, REDCap, Epic/Maestro Care, and electronic data capture systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to advancing pulmonary and critical care research.

Choose Duke.

Join one of the nation's leading academic research institutions and contribute to meaningful discoveries that improve the lives of patients and communities.


Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,026.00 to USD $101,959.00. 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 goesbeyond 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 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 oncollaboration, 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.


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 reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).


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