Clinical Research Technician – Small Animal Surgery

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Clinical Research Technician – Small Animal Surgery to provide essential technical, administrative, and operational support across multiple active studies in the Small Animal Surgery Service.

You will coordinate prospective and retrospective clinical research, assist with regulatory documentation, manage research purchasing and inventory, and collaborate with clinicians, residents, students, staff, and pet owners to advance veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• RVT certification is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, REDCap, or similar database management tools to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Experience in veterinary clinical research, hospital operations, and coordination of cadaveric or laboratory studies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prospective and retrospective clinical research studies, ensuring activities are organized and conducted per study protocols.
• Coordinate cadaveric research activities while assisting with regulatory documentation and study compliance.
• Manage research purchasing, inventory, and supply coordination for multiple active projects.
• Partner with clinicians, residents, students, staff, and pet owners to facilitate research and ensure effective communication.
• Maintain organized research records and support confidential data management and administrative tasks.

Skills

Research coordination

Regulatory support

Data management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

RVT certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

REDCap

Job description

Clinical Research Technician – Small Animal Surgery

Job Posting Information

Posting Number PG195150SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Clinical Research Technician – Small Animal Surgery

Anticipated Hiring Range $45,000 - $50,000

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8am to 5pm, with occasional flexibility depending on study needs, cadaveric research sessions, or clinical research activities.

Job Location

Department Department of Clinical Sciences

About the Department

The Small Animal Surgery Service within the Department of Clinical Sciences supports the clinical, research, and educational missions of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Research activities include surgical oncology, orthopedic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, interventional procedures, and other areas of small animal clinical and translational research.

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Attain Work-life balance with our childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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Join a collaborative clinical and surgical research team dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine through high-quality research. Working with Dr. Bae and Dr. McPhetridge, the Research Technician provides critical technical, administrative, and operational support that helps ensure the successful execution of multiple active research studies. This position plays an integral role in coordinating research activities, maintaining accurate data and regulatory records, and supporting studies from planning through completion while contributing to the overall success of the research program.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Coordination & Study Management: Coordinate prospective and retrospective clinical research studies, ensuring research activities are organized, completed on schedule, and conducted in accordance with study protocols.
• Research Operations & Regulatory Support: Coordinate and support cadaveric research activities while assisting with regulatory documentation and study compliance requirements.
• Research Operations & Regulatory Support: Manage research purchasing, inventory, and supply coordination to support the day-to-day operational needs of multiple active research projects.
• Research Operations & Regulatory Support: Partner with clinicians, residents, students, staff, and pet owners to facilitate research activities and ensure effective communication throughout the research process.
• Research Operations & Regulatory Support: Maintain organized research records, support confidential data management, and provide administrative and operational assistance that contributes to the overall efficiency of the research program.

If you area highly organized professional who enjoys supporting collaborative research, managing multiple priorities, and working closely with clinicians, researchers, students, and clients, we encourage you to apply. If you have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and are committed to advancing veterinary clinical research through accurate, organized, and compliant study coordination, we’d love to have you join our team.

Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications

• RVT
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians, residents, students, staff, and pet owners.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, REDCap, or similar database management tools, with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential clinical research records.
• Experience in veterinary clinical research, veterinary hospital operations, retrospective medical record review, owner/client communication, research purchasing and inventory management, and coordination of cadaveric or laboratory-based research projects.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 08/04/2026

Earliest Close Date 08/11/2026

Notice to Applicants

Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.

Special Instructions

Position Number 00112227

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title Research Technician

Position Classification Band Level Journey

Position Classification Salary Range $ 34,320 - $ 72,734

Salary Grade Equivalency MH06

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Time Limited Position Yes

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable) 2 years, with possibility of extension depending on funding

Department Id 195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University 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.

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