Non Duke Student/Intern

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

The Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to play a critical, hands-on role in supporting an operationally complex research study within the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Clinical Research Program (CCPS). This position is housed within the Oncology Clinical Research Unit (CRU) and supports high-impact cancer research that directly engages adult participants through electronic consent, surveys, and biospecimen collection.

In this role, you will provide leadership and coordination across all phases of study operations-recruitment, participant engagement, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and collaboration with investigators and sponsors. You will be deeply involved in day-to-day study execution while also helping identify process improvements and resolving operational challenges. If you enjoy balancing detailed coordination work with meaningful participant interaction and collaborative teamwork, this role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on cancer research at Duke.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of an Associate's degree
• Two years of relevant research experience




• Completion of the DOCR North Carolina state-approved Clinical Research Apprenticeship program may substitute for one year of experience




• Ability to effectively use standard computing software and web-based applications (e.g., Microsoft Office products and internet browsers)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human subjects research, including informed consent, confidentiality, and adherence to IRB-approved protocols
• Strong participant-facing communication skills, including conducting outreach and follow-up via phone and email using standardized scripts
• Experience managing complex operational tracking workflows, including monitoring participant status across multiple study pathways
• Advanced knowledge or experience building and maintaining databases using REDCap or similar data capture systems
• Familiarity with clinical research management systems such as OnCore, eREG, Epic/EMR, or other EDC platforms

Other Requirements

• Ability to meet and maintain Duke and project-specific training and certification requirements

Be Bold.

• Coordinate and manage study operations by implementing recruitment and retention strategies, evaluating enrollment feasibility, maintaining participant engagement, and identifying barriers to participation while proposing and implementing solutions across the study lifecycle.
• Recruit, screen, consent, and support participants by working closely with the Principal Investigator and study team; independently conduct and document consent, schedule and conduct study visits, manage repeated participant outreach and follow-up, and ensure accurate tracking of participant progress across multiple participation pathways.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and study integrity by maintaining regulatory binders, enrollment logs, and system documentation; recording and promptly reporting adverse events; assisting with Delegation of Authority Logs, COI documentation, Data Safety Monitoring Plans, and Duke Research Data Lifecycle requirements.
• Manage and protect study data by accurately entering data into EDC systems, identifying and resolving data discrepancies, investigating missing or incomplete documentation, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies related to data security, provenance, and confidentiality.
• Serve as a key communication and leadership resource by acting as the primary liaison among sponsors, investigators, and study personnel; escalating issues appropriately; supporting onboarding and training of research staff; sharing research updates; and contributing to continuous improvement of research processes.

Choose Duke.

Duke University and the Duke Cancer Institute offer an unparalleled environment for advancing clinical and population-based cancer research. CCPS conducts innovative studies designed to improve cancer prevention, early detection, and survivorship outcomes, and this role directly supports that mission through hands-on coordination of a complex, high-visibility research program.

This position will support the YOGI Study, a cutting-edge research initiative focused on gastrointestinal health and young-onset colorectal cancer. The study's multi-pathway design, evolving IRB activity, repeated participant engagement, and biospecimen collection create a dynamic learning environment where your organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and research expertise will be fully utilized and continuously developed.