The Center for Clinical Trials and Research at Klinikum Lippe in Detmold is looking for a Study Nurse (m/f/d), full-time or part-time, to start as soon as possible. You will support study doctors in recruiting and caring for patients in clinical trials, organize study procedures and keep the documentation in order. Pay follows the public-sector TVöD/VKA EG 8 scale. If you have a medical training such as MFA and want to work in clinical research, this study nurse job in Germany is a good fit.
About the Employer — Klinikum Lippe, University Hospital OWL
Department: Research and Teaching, bringing together research, teaching and university patient care at the Universitätsklinikum OWL, Campus Klinikum Lippe
Partners: The management, the clinical departments and the Medical Faculty OWL of Bielefeld University
Cooperation: Other partners of the University Hospital OWL, including Evangelisches Klinikum Bethel with Krankenhaus Mara, and Klinikum Bielefeld
Research: Many scientific projects with national and international university and non-university research institutions
Why This Study Nurse Role Stands Out
Research Setting: Work in a hospital that links patient care, teaching and research
International Studies: Take part in trials with national and international partners
Flexible Hours: Full-time or part-time is possible, so the job can fit different life situations
Public-Sector Terms: Pay under TVöD/VKA EG 8, with the usual benefits of public-sector employment
Position Overview
As Study Nurse, you are the practical backbone of a clinical trial. You help the study doctors find and look after patients, organize every study-related step, and coordinate with departments such as radiology, the lab, pathology and the pharmacy. You are also the first point of contact for the study staff of partner organizations.
Why This Role Matters: Clinical trials only produce reliable results when every visit, sample and record is handled carefully. Your organization and documentation protect patients and the quality of the research.
Key Responsibilities
Patients & Study Procedures
- Support the study doctors in recruiting and caring for patients in clinical trials
- Organize all study-related procedures and coordinate with departments such as radiology, laboratory, pathology and pharmacy
- Handle study medication, where needed together with the pharmacy
Documentation & Safety
- Collect and document study-relevant data
- Document and process adverse events
Partners & Inspections
- Act as the first point of contact for study staff at partner organizations
- Prepare for and support monitoring visits, audits and inspections by authorities
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Completed medical training, for example as a medical assistant (MFA), or a comparable qualification with several years of experience in a medical or research setting
- Very good written and spoken German and good English, to communicate in international study settings
- An independent, structured and self-reliant way of working
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, plus good organization and flexibility
- Solid PC skills (SAP/KIS, MS Office) and the ability to learn new systems quickly
Nice to Have
- Specific training in study assistance (a course of several days), or readiness to complete it soon
- Experience in oncology, preferably gynecological oncology, though this is not required
About Klinikum Lippe — Where You Would Work
The Center for Clinical Trials and Research at Klinikum Lippe belongs to the Research and Teaching department. It works closely with the hospital’s management, the clinical departments and the Medical Faculty OWL of Bielefeld University, and it cooperates with other partners of the University Hospital OWL. The department takes part in many scientific projects with research institutions in Germany and abroad.
Career Excellence: Clinical trials, study coordination, patient recruitment and regulatory compliance — Study Nurse (m/f/d), Detmold, Germany 2026.
Who Should Apply?
- MFAs and Medical Staff: Who want to move from routine care into clinical research
- Experienced Study Assistants: With study coordination and documentation skills
- Oncology Professionals: Interested in trials, especially in gynecological oncology
- Part-Time Seekers: Who prefer a reduced schedule in a public-sector job
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