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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:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Verify and escalate patient safety concerns by ensuring 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
- Create, collect and submit 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 defined by Clinical Research Team
- Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
- Understand product development life cycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points
- Understand the disease process or condition under study
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Team to develop Quality Control strategy for reviewingone’s work on an ongoing basis and in preparation for monitor visits.
- Perform clinical duties (e.g., drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG,lab processing) within scope
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
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High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the
life science industry AND1 year Clinical Research Coordinator experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient ability to work as a team player
- Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficient ability to multi-task
- Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
- Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with minimal guidance
- Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
- Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
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Sit or stand for long periods of time
Travel locally and nationally - Communicate in person and by a telephone
-
Limited walking required
Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
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:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Verify and escalate patient safety concerns by ensuring 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
- Create, collect and submit 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 defined by Clinical Research Team
- Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
- Understand product development life cycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points
- Understand the disease process or condition under study
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Team to develop Quality Control strategy for reviewingone’s work on an ongoing basis and in preparation for monitor visits.
- Perform clinical duties (e.g., drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG,lab processing) within scope
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
-
High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the
life science industry AND1 year Clinical Research Coordinator experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient ability to work as a team player
- Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficient ability to multi-task
- Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
- Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with minimal guidance
- Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
- Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
-
Sit or stand for long periods of time
Travel locally and nationally - Communicate in person and by a telephone
-
Limited walking required
Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
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Who's Hiring
- UT Southwestern Medical Center40
- EmVenio Research36
- Iterative Health33
- Massachusetts General Hospital33
- Houston Methodist29
Top Industries Hiring
- Education69
- Healthcare & Medical Services69
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals25
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Human Resources2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biology, nursing, public health, or a related field
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification or willingness to complete it before starting
- Experience with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave, REDCap, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with IRB submission processes, informed consent procedures, and protocol compliance
- Strong attention to detail in source document verification, adverse event reporting, and data query resolution
- Prior experience in a clinical, laboratory, or research setting through internships, co-ops, or volunteer work
Tips for Your Clinical Research Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to trial phases
Hiring managers scan for Phase I, II, or III experience. List the specific trial phases you've worked on, the therapeutic areas covered, and whether you handled informed consent, adverse event reporting, or data entry in an EDC system like Medidata Rave or REDCap.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight GCP certification on every application
Good Clinical Practice certification is a baseline expectation in most postings. Put it in your resume summary and your skills section so it clears automated screening filters before a recruiter ever reads your application.
Filter openings by sponsor type strategically
Academic medical centers, CROs, and pharma sponsors run trials differently and hire for different strengths. CROs want protocol deviation experience and site monitoring prep. Pharma sponsors often prioritize regulatory documentation and IND filing familiarity. Target your cover letter to the sponsor type.
Prepare case-based answers for behavioral interviews
Interviewers will ask how you handled a protocol deviation, a consent issue, or a data query you couldn't resolve immediately. Have two or three specific examples ready that walk through what happened, what you did, and what the outcome was for the study team.
Follow up after submission with a research-specific note
A brief follow-up email that references the therapeutic area of the trial or the PI's published work signals genuine interest. Research coordinators and hiring managers in clinical settings notice candidates who understand the science behind the position.
Clinical Research Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research assistants?
The most active employers for clinical research assistants right now are UT Southwestern Medical Center, EmVenio Research, and Iterative Health, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Academic medical centers and contract research organizations consistently account for a large share of open roles.
How many clinical research assistant jobs are remote?
About 44% of clinical research assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though fully remote positions are more common in regulatory affairs coordination, data management, and trial monitoring than in roles that require direct patient contact or on-site specimen collection.
How do you become a clinical research assistant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, public health, or a closely related field, then complete a Good Clinical Practice certification course. Gain hands-on experience through a clinical internship, research lab, or hospital volunteer program. Apply to entry-level coordinator or research associate postings at academic medical centers, CROs, or hospital systems, and highlight any EDC system exposure and protocol compliance work in your application materials.
Can you get a clinical research assistant job with little or no experience?
Yes, many entry-level clinical research assistant roles are open to candidates whose experience comes from coursework, lab internships, hospital volunteering, or clinical rotations rather than paid trial work. Emphasize GCP training, any IRB or ethics coursework, and hands-on data collection or patient interaction skills. Positions at academic medical centers and teaching hospitals tend to be more open to new graduates than those posted by large CROs.
What does the clinical research assistant interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your research background and GCP knowledge, followed by a panel interview with the principal investigator, study coordinator, or department manager. You'll likely be asked behavioral questions about protocol adherence, patient interaction, and handling data discrepancies. Some sites add a brief skills assessment on regulatory documentation or EDC system familiarity before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and therapeutic area focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location preferences.
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