Entry Level Clinical Laboratory Associate Jobs
New grad clinical laboratory associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a strong clinical rotation record can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Bassett Healthcare Network, LCMC Health, and Labcorp hiring at this level now.
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87545BR
Neurology
Job Posting Description
Position Summary/ Department Summary:
The Ebrahimi-Fakhari Laboratory and the Movement Disorders Program at Boston Children’s Hospital are seeking a motivated, organized, and personable Clinical Research Assistant to manage the day-to-day operations of a natural history study in rare childhood-onset neurological diseases. Natural history studies define how these conditions progress over time, identify meaningful outcome measures and biomarkers, and lay the groundwork for clinical trials of new therapies. Working closely with Dr. Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari and our clinical and research team, the assistant will have frequent direct contact with patients and families and will engage regularly with the rare disease community through study visits, patient advocacy organizations, and family conferences, including occasional travel and weekend events. To learn more about our team, please visit https://www.def-lab.org/.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit and consent patients and families, and serve as their main point of contact throughout the study.
- Schedule and coordinate study visits, including clinical assessments and biospecimen collection.
- Manage study logistics, including participant travel and reimbursement, sample processing, and shipping.
- Prepare and submit IRB protocols, amendments, and continuing reviews, and maintain regulatory documentation.
- Manage study contracts, agreements, and budgets in collaboration with institutional offices.
- Collect and manage study data in REDCap, and represent the study at patient and family conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, public health, or a related field is required.
Experience:
- At least 0-1 years of experience in clinical research or a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; comfort working directly with patients and families.
- Experience with informed consent, IRB submissions, REDCap or Epic, research contracts or budgets, and working with pediatric patients or patient advocacy organizations.
Licensure/ Certifications:
- Training in human subjects research (CITI) and Good Clinical Practice preferred.
Status
Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Standard Hours per Week
40
Pay Range
$46488.00-$74380.80 Annual
Office/Site Location
Boston
Job Posting Category
Research
Remote Eligibility
Part Remote/Hybrid
Clinical Research Assistant-The Ebrahimi-Fakhari Laboratory | Boston Childrens Hospital
87545BR
Neurology
Job Posting Description
Position Summary/ Department Summary:
The Ebrahimi-Fakhari Laboratory and the Movement Disorders Program at Boston Children’s Hospital are seeking a motivated, organized, and personable Clinical Research Assistant to manage the day-to-day operations of a natural history study in rare childhood-onset neurological diseases. Natural history studies define how these conditions progress over time, identify meaningful outcome measures and biomarkers, and lay the groundwork for clinical trials of new therapies. Working closely with Dr. Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari and our clinical and research team, the assistant will have frequent direct contact with patients and families and will engage regularly with the rare disease community through study visits, patient advocacy organizations, and family conferences, including occasional travel and weekend events. To learn more about our team, please visit https://www.def-lab.org/.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit and consent patients and families, and serve as their main point of contact throughout the study.
- Schedule and coordinate study visits, including clinical assessments and biospecimen collection.
- Manage study logistics, including participant travel and reimbursement, sample processing, and shipping.
- Prepare and submit IRB protocols, amendments, and continuing reviews, and maintain regulatory documentation.
- Manage study contracts, agreements, and budgets in collaboration with institutional offices.
- Collect and manage study data in REDCap, and represent the study at patient and family conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, public health, or a related field is required.
Experience:
- At least 0-1 years of experience in clinical research or a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills; comfort working directly with patients and families.
- Experience with informed consent, IRB submissions, REDCap or Epic, research contracts or budgets, and working with pediatric patients or patient advocacy organizations.
Licensure/ Certifications:
- Training in human subjects research (CITI) and Good Clinical Practice preferred.
Status
Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Standard Hours per Week
40
Pay Range
$46488.00-$74380.80 Annual
Office/Site Location
Boston
Job Posting Category
Research
Remote Eligibility
Part Remote/Hybrid
Clinical Research Assistant-The Ebrahimi-Fakhari Laboratory | Boston Childrens Hospital
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Entry Level Clinical Laboratory Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical laboratory associate job?
Start by highlighting any clinical rotations, phlebotomy coursework, or laboratory internships on your resume, since hands-on exposure carries real weight at the entry level. A certificate in medical laboratory technology or a related associate degree strengthens your application. Tailoring your resume to each posting and applying to hospital systems, reference labs, and outpatient clinics that explicitly welcome new graduates gives you the best shot.
Which companies hire entry level clinical laboratory associates?
Companies hiring entry level clinical laboratory associates right now include Bassett Healthcare Network, LCMC Health, and Labcorp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital systems, regional reference laboratories, and outpatient diagnostic centers that maintain structured onboarding programs for newer candidates.
Are there remote entry level clinical laboratory associate jobs?
Yes, though most laboratory roles require on-site work due to hands-on specimen handling. About 0% of entry level clinical laboratory associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve data entry, lab coordination, or administrative support rather than direct specimen processing.
Are these new grad clinical laboratory associate jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with zero to two years of experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically accepts completed internships, clinical rotations, or a relevant certification in place of paid work history, so candidates coming straight out of a medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory technician program are well positioned to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical laboratory associates?
Entry Level clinical laboratory associate roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain high specimen volumes, operate multiple shifts, and regularly bring on new graduates to support credentialed staff.