Investigational Drug Service Clinical Research Specialist

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Investigational Drug Service Clinical Research Specialist

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 274926

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 13, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Schedule

Weekdays

Day shift

No holidays

No on-call

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

The IDS Clinical Research Specialist (CRS) is an integral member of the research pharmacy team whose primary role is to manage the entire inventory of investigational product (IP) for every research protocol. In addition, the CRS is responsible for the safe, compliant and protocol-driven handling of IP in clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, regulatory adherence, study integrity and full IP accountability records.

Receive investigational product shipments for 300+ research protocols

Document receipt of each shipment via sponsor acknowledgement of receipt form or email (as requested by sponsor)

Upload temperature tracker data for each shipment (per sponsor)

Evaluate temperature tracker data to determine suitability of use for received IP

Report any shipping issues to sponsors (temperature deviation, breakage, etc.)

Communicate with shipping companies to obtain missing invoices or other IP documentation

Communicate with sponsors as needed for any IP issues or concerns

Maintain electronic documentation of all shipments/invoices/temperature data/retest dates (local drive and Vestigo)

Document all correspondence with shippers and/or sponsors

Enter each shipment into Vestigo inventory by protocol

Ensure accuracy of each IP vial/syringe/kit/bottle number entered into Vestigo

Perform monthly IP expiration check with sponsors for expiring medications

Obtain and upload TempTrak data for all refrigerators, freezers and ambient storage areas at the beginning of each month

Perform manual temperature monitoring as needed per protocol or sponsor

Prepare designated study storage bins for each study

Assist in the reporting of temperature excursions or product complaints

Assist in the destruction or return of study IP per sponsor

Work with pharmacists to perform all non-sterile dispensing for all studies

Work with study teams to obtain required information for dispensing

Use aseptic technique to pull up IM/SC dispenses per protocol

Assist primary IV technician in the preparation of sterile IV doses as needed

Adhere to dispensing procedures to correctly prepare and dispense all IP per protocol

Assist with monitoring visits and Vestigo access as needed

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Work requires knowledge of basic mathematical, data collection and research principles normally acquired through an associate's degree.

Experience:

Work requires one year experience in research or a clerical setting to become familiar with the basic techniques and methods used to collect, compile, verify and store information. OR Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Pharmacy technician experience preferred

Clinical research experience preferred

Medication terminology knowledge preferred

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Pharmacy Technician certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) preferred

Pharmacy Technician license from the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Typing-medical

Editing/proofing

Medical terminology

Data verification

PC Wordprocessing software

PC database MGT software

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.

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.

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 provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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