Clinical Trial Coordinator
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Department: 191901 - Research
Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Research Core Director, the Clinical Trial Coordinator plays a key role in supporting clinical research within the Clinical Studies Core (CSC). This position offers the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of veterinary clinical trials, partnering closely with investigators, clinical teams, and fellow CSC staff.
The Coordinator will contribute to both day-to-day study operations and hands-on clinical and laboratory tasks, helping ensure high-quality execution of ongoing projects. Responsibilities will shift depending on active studies, providing a dynamic and engaging work environment.
Typical activities include patient recruitment and enrollment, animal handling, biological sample collection and processing, and technical assistance for project-specific procedures. The role also requires accurate time tracking, schedule coordination, and occasional bench laboratory work, such as extraction of DNA/RNA, bio specimen database management, and general lab maintenance.
Primary Responsibilities:
Clinical & Technical Duties
- Perform safe and effective animal handling and restraint for multiple species.
- Conduct venipuncture and obtain biological specimens (blood, urine, swabs).
- Process and manage samples, including labeling, storage, and chain-of-custody.
- Capture and document clinical data according to protocol and regulatory standards.
- Adhere strictly to study protocols across multiple ongoing clinical research projects.
- Maintain accurate and complete records, ensuring documentation quality and version control.
- Collaborate with multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) and veterinary specialty teams to support study needs.
- Assist with daily study operations, including scheduling, appointment coordination, and workflow management.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with PIs, study teams, clinical service units, and external partners.
- Manage several projects simultaneously, adjusting efficiently to evolving priorities and timelines.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication when interacting with multidisciplinary teams.
- Apply effective organizational skills, including time management and prioritization.
- Multitask confidently in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients, pet owners, and internal stakeholders, fostering a positive and supportive experience.
- Experience in Clinical Research
- Experience in Veterinary Clinical Medicine
- Experience in all of the following: animal handling/restraint, venipuncture, biological sample collection and processing
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Experience/Education:
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications:
N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- A good understanding or experience with running clinical trials for pivotal submissions to the FDA (FDA or FDA CVM).
- Experience as a licensed Veterinary Technician.
- Experience coordinating study operations such as scheduling, appointment coordination, workflow management, and supporting multiple research projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience maintaining accurate research documentation and collaborating with investigators, clinical teams, and multidisciplinary partners.
Required license or certification:
N/A
Position Number: 00106330
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