Clinical Study Specialist Internship

RTI International • Durham, NC

3d • Remote

About The Position

RTI International’s Center for Clinical Research is seeking a Clinical Study Specialist Intern for spring 2027. The Center provides project management and study leadership to clinical studies, working with clients and investigators to plan, design, and execute studies and support coordinating-center operations.

The intern will be an integral member of a team supporting research activities and project coordination. The role offers collaboration with research staff at all levels and opportunities to learn about clinical research policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and methodology. Mentorship and professional development are available in a variety of topic areas.

This is a remote, paid internship that runs from January 2027 through April 2027 and requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday. Academic credit is also associated with the internship.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Rising undergraduate senior who will complete their final year of study in a Bachelor of Science clinical research degree program during the internship.
• Demonstrated interest in and basic understanding of clinical research.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and excellent attention to detail.
• Minimum commitment of 40 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work and/or volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the mentor and project leadership about the internship schedule and capacity to take on project tasks.
• Shadow and engage in project work overseen by the intern’s mentor or on other relevant projects as staffing needs arise.
• Participate in internal and client-facing project meetings.
• Draft, review, assemble, and distribute project- and study-related materials.
• Support management of internal and external project communications and correspondence, including scheduling, preparing meeting agendas, and recording meeting minutes.
• Contribute to remote study site monitoring, including data-entry review, regulatory documentation review, and study-team debriefs.
• Assist with developing and implementing processes to assure the quality and accuracy of data analyses and reporting.
• Review and proofread work for accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Complete relevant research-oriented training, including DCC standard operating procedures and GCP/HSR compliance training.
• Support additional project-related tasks or efforts of specific interest to the intern when appropriate and approved by the mentor.

Benefits

• Paid internship with academic credit.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive base salary, paid time off, merit-based annual increases, bonus opportunities, and a recognition program.
• Insurance plans including health, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave for all parents.
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments.
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities.
• Employee assistance program and other offerings supporting work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern