Clinical Research Specialist, Sr. at Duke in North Carolina

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.

Duke Eye Center’s Clinical Research Unit is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist, Senior to join our growing clinical research team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside ophthalmology physicians, clinical research coordinators, research participants, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams supporting a diverse portfolio of industry-sponsored clinical research studies.

The Clinical Research Specialist, Senior will provide critical support to the clinical research team with a primary focus on identifying and screening potential research participants, entering and maintaining accurate study data, and assisting with the resolution of data queries. This position will work closely with clinical research coordinators and study teams to help ensure timely, accurate, and complete study data and support the successful execution of clinical research studies.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical research environment. This role provides an opportunity to develop and expand clinical research expertise while contributing to studies that advance new treatments, technologies, and approaches to improve outcomes for patients with eye disease.

Minimum Requirements:

• Work requires an Associate’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ophthalmic knowledge

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• Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

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Essential Job Duties

• Screen potential research participants by reviewing medical records, referrals, and clinical information to identify patients who may meet study eligibility criteria.
• Support clinical research coordinators with study activities, including participant identification, scheduling, and preparation for research visits as needed.
• Perform accurate and timely data entry into clinical research databases, electronic data capture systems, and other study-related systems.
• Assist with data query resolution by reviewing source documentation, identifying discrepancies, and working with study teams to ensure accurate and complete data.
• Maintain high-quality research data and documentation in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Duke Eye Center policies.

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Join a team dedicated to advancing eye care through innovative clinical research that directly impacts patient outcomes. At the Duke Eye Center Clinical Research Unit, you will work alongside nationally recognized ophthalmologists, researchers, clinical research professionals, and multidisciplinary teams supporting a diverse portfolio of industry-sponsored studies.

As a member of our clinical research team, you will have opportunities to expand your knowledge, develop new skills, and gain experience across a variety of ophthalmic research studies. You will play an important role in identifying and screening potential research participants, maintaining accurate study data, and assisting with data query resolution. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to research evaluating new treatments, therapies, devices, and technologies while building your clinical research expertise at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

Screening of Applications (select one of the options below.)

• Screening continues until position is filled. (Note: Search committee will screen applications as they come in and must continue screening ALL applications until position is filled, regardless of where the search committee is at in the review process.)

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; 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/

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 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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