Clinical Research Assistant

Towson; Greenville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support hematology/oncology trials. Responsibilities include preparing regulatory documents, organizing IRB submissions, and coordinating trial start-up and site visits.

The role focuses on data management, form completion, and reporting across RedCap and OnCore systems, with typical M-F hours and on-site duties at ECU’s Greenville location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Laboratory or clinical research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trial-related documentation including case report forms and consent documents.
• Organize IRB submissions and study startup/initiation meetings.
• Track CRFs and ensure timely data entry into the database.
• Coordinate patient recruitment strategies to support randomization.
• Review SAEs and ensure timely reporting to the Medical Director and IRB.
• Develop and maintain RedCap and OnCore reporting systems.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

IRB submissions

Data management

RedCap

OnCore

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RedCap

OnCore

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant
East Carolina University
Position Number 400398
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Time-Limited Yes
Department Homepage https://internal-medicine.ecu.edu/hematology
Advertising Department IM-HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
Division ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title 12415 Social Clinical Research Assistant
Competency Level 2 - Journey
Working Title Clinical Research Assistant
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $36,320-$58,786
Anticipated Hiring Range $40,791-$45,323
Salary Grade Equivalency NC09
Work Schedule Monday-Friday
Work Hours 8:00am-5:00pm
Position Location (City) Greenville
Job Category Staff
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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The role of Hematology and Oncology is to provide cutting edge cancer care and treatment through innovative cancer treatment research beyond settling for the status quo of guidelines. Our goal is to educate and train young oncologists to be oncology thinkers and not just doers and be a beacon of the best cancer care and treatment across Eastern North Carolina.

Primary Purpose of Position

• preparation of trial related documentation including case report forms, consent documents, letters of agreement, confidentiality agreements
• organizing IRB committee submissions
• schedule, plan and organize start-up meetings and study site initiation meetings for clinical trials as directed by the Pl
• participate in conference calls and meetings to review progress of ongoing clinical trials as directed by the Pl
• tracking and completion of CRFs and setting up systems whereby completed CRFs are rapidly entered into the database
• ensure that queries generated throughout the assigned clinical trial are responded to in a timely fashion
• manage patient recruitment strategies to increase patient randomization into the trial
• review all SAEs and reportable events and ensure Medical Director sign-off and timely reporting to the IRB maintain project files
• assist the manager in ordering supplies office supplies and medical supplies for our research clinic
• Develop and maintain the division RedCap Quality and Research database
• prepare custom reports/presentations at the direction of the manager or clinical trials director from RedCap and OnCore (Clinical Trials Management System)
• assist with the building and maintenance of OnCore calendars
• OnCore is a clinical trials management system purchased by the university and assist with the maintenance and reporting requirements for clincialtrials.gov

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Laboratory or clinical research experience

License or Certification required by the Department None

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date and Close Date

Job Open Date 08/14/2026
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 08/21/2026
Open Until Filled No

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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