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Velocity Clinical Research, Inc.

Sub Investigator

Durham, NC · On-site

$44K - $45K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Velocity Clinical Research is an owned and integrated research site organization ... The Sub Investigator has responsibility for the clinical safety of the patients partaking in the ...

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Micro Contamination Investigator - Remote

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Key Responsibilities Lead investigations involving microbial contamination events and environmental-monitoring excursions. Perform root-cause analysis using methods such as 5 Whys and Fishbone ...

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Clinical Payments Specialist

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in clinical research, investigator budgets, contracts, and site payment operations. The successful candidate will play a key role ...

Duke University

Lab Research Analyst II

Durham, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position involves assisting clinical and research investigators with their flow cytometry analysis needs and performing cell sorting services. This position is geared to the highly motivated ...

Duke University

Clinical Research Coordinator

Durham, NC · On-site

$23.50 - $31.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Manage investigational products, including receipt, storage, accountability, tracking, and participant dispensing. * Serve as a primary liaison with sponsors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs ...

Alpine Intel

Fire Investigator

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$45 - $60/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Field studies and research on a daily basis. * Must travel to perform investigations within a 100-mile radius (further when required) from the assigned office. Depending upon the workload and ...

Duke University

Clinical Research Coordinator

Durham, NC · On-site

$23.50 - $31.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Manage investigational products, including receipt, storage, accountability, tracking, and participant dispensing. * Serve as a primary liaison with sponsors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs ...

Fujifilm

Investigator 2, Manufacturing

Durham, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Overview Investigator 2, Manufacturing is responsible to perform investigation for Cell ... Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you'll find a home here ...

Duke University

Clinical Research Coordinator

Durham, NC · On-site

$23.50 - $31.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Collaborate closely with investigators, clinical staff, sponsors, and research partners. Regulatory & Compliance Management * Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation throughout the study ...

Duke University

Clinical Research Coordinator

Durham, NC

$23.50 - $31.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Collaborate closely with investigators, clinical staff, sponsors, and research partners. Regulatory & Compliance Management * Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation throughout the study ...

Duke University

Lab Research Analyst I

Durham, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

Working closely with the Principal Investigator and collaborating with scientists, clinicians, trainees, and institutional partners, you will help drive a dynamic research program focused on HPV ...

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How much do research investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for research investigator in Raleigh, NC is $49,493.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,100.00 and $41,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a research investigator?

A Research Investigator typically requires a strong background in scientific research methods, data analysis, and a relevant advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MSc). Familiarity with statistical software, laboratory equipment, or fieldwork tools—as well as certifications in areas like human subjects research—are commonly needed. Outstanding problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These capabilities are essential for conducting high-quality research, interpreting results accurately, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

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Research Investigators often have opportunities to progress into senior research, project leadership, or management roles within their organization. Many, over time, may choose to specialize further in their field, lead independent research projects, or transition into roles such as Principal Investigator or Research Director. Advancement typically depends on demonstrated expertise, publishing impactful findings, securing grant funding, and successfully managing research teams. Continuous professional development and networking with peers also help to open doors for broader career growth.

What is a research investigator?

A Research Investigator is responsible for conducting systematic studies in a specific field, analyzing data, and developing conclusions to advance knowledge or solve problems. They often work in academic institutions, government agencies, or private industries, focusing on scientific, medical, or social research. Their duties include designing experiments, gathering and interpreting data, writing reports, and publishing findings. Research Investigators may also collaborate with other researchers and present their work at conferences.

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Infographic showing various Research Investigator job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,493 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Sub Investigator

Velocity Clinical Research, Inc.

Durham, NC • On-site

$44K - $45K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Velocity Clinical Research rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 120 rated laboratories

Job description

Overview
Velocity Clinical Research is an owned and integrated research site organization, providing excellence in patient care, high quality data and fully integrated research sites. At Velocity, we align our values and behaviors to give our employees the best chance of delivering on our brand promise: to bring innovative medical treatments to patients. We are committed to making clinical trials succeed by generating high quality data from as many patients as possible, as quickly as possible while providing exemplary patient care at every step.
As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
The Sub Investigator has responsibility for the clinical safety of the patients partaking in the clinical trial, collecting, and recording accurate clinical data while also ensuring that the well-being and interests of the subjects enrolled in the studies are being met. The Sub-I provides essential clinical support to the clinical research coordinators, principal investigators, and other clinical trials staff.
Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Serve as leader of a study team to execute clinical trials
  • Mentor and train staff in the conduct of clinical trials, protocol requirements, communication, and trial management skills
  • Create training strategies and mitigation plans
  • Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity's SOPs
  • Implement and coordinate assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management, subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training, collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports.
  • Apply project management concepts to manage risk and improve quality in the conduct of a clinical research study
  • Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects, sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
  • Ensure good documentation practices are applied by team members when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
  • Ensure confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information is maintained by all team members
  • Develop communication and escalation strategies within teams to that ensure patient safety is upheld and all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs
  • Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
  • Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented
  • Ensure the creation, collection and submission of regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations and IRB requirements.
  • Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person pre screens.
  • Create and execute recruitment strategies in conjunction with patient recruitment staff
  • Incorporate key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population when planning for each assigned protocol.
  • Incorporate understanding of how decisions affect the bottom-line including links between operations and company's financial performance and how it is essential to create value of all stakeholders of the organization when planning for each assigned protocol.
  • Incorporate understanding of product development lifecycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points when planning for each assigned protocol
  • Develop Quality Control strategies for team member projects
  • Perform clinical duties (e.g. Drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG, lab processing) within scope
  • Promote respect for cultural diversity and conventions with all individuals.
  • Understand the disease process or condition under study
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Must undertake all training and certification required by sponsors and CRO's to carry out clinical trials within specified timelines.
  • Safe handling of data and records regarding privacy and confidentiality, per HIPAA
    requirements.
  • Practices professionalism and integrity in all actions - Demonstrated ability to foster
    concepts of teamwork, cooperation, self- control, and flexibility to get the work done
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (both verbal and written).
  • Up to 10% travel, as needed, for project team meetings, client presentations and other
    professional meetings/conferences as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
  • Must be a licensed MD, DO, NP, or PA.
  • 5+ years of clinical management experience or equivalent applicable experience in clinicalresearch industry

Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

NOTE: The above Job Description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means should be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. Additionally, specific tasks and duties of the position are subject to change as the Company, the department and circumstances change. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.

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