Clinical Trial Coordinator

Clinical Trial Coordinator

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina

Category:
Laboratory and Research

Type:
Full-Time

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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.

Research Operations & Compliance

• 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.

Project Coordination & Communication

• 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.

Interpersonal & Organizational Skills

• 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.

Customer/Client Service

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients, pet owners, and internal stakeholders, fostering a positive and supportive experience.

Key Qualifications

• 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