Project Associate

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. Assist project managers with day-to-day operations of federally funded or commercial studies .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $40,000 - $48,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research support, including document preparation, data management, and effective communication with project stakeholders. Proficient in maintaining high-quality scientific standards and adapting to dynamic project environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Research SupportData ManagementDocument PreparationStrong Written CommunicationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Data EntryDocument FormattingCase Report Form CreationResearch Study CoordinationDocument Template Creation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingAdaptabilityTeam SpiritHonesty and IntegrityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Project Website Maintenance

Industry Keywords

Federally Funded StudiesCommercial StudiesScientific StandardsResearch Emphasis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist project managers with day-to-day operations of federally funded or commercial studies
Support all aspects of clinical research, including document preparation, maintenance, and filing
Coordinate and support meetings
Perform data management activities, including data entry and review
Write external correspondence, including emails, memos, minutes, and reports
Format documents and create document templates
Create and format Case Report Forms, manuals of operations, and other study-related documentation
Maintain the project website
Communicate with internal and external project staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or a related area of study with research emphasis
Past experience working with data or on research studies is a plus
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Attention to detail
Understanding of high-quality scientific standards
Ability to care about every outcome
Honesty and integrity
Team spirit, loyalty, accountability, and mutual trust
Critical thinking and objective evaluation skills
Ability to craft novel, practical solutions
Ability to change quickly and adapt to changing environments
Ability to plan, accept, and learn from failures and successes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
HSA
FSA
EAP
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Holidays
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Work-life balance flexibility