Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Indiana
Clinical Research Assistant jobs in Indiana are steadily active, concentrated in academic medical centers, pharmaceutical research, and hospital-based clinical trial programs across Indianapolis, Bloomington, and South Bend. Major employers with deep roots in Indiana's research landscape include Indiana University Health, Eli Lilly and Company, and Parkview Health. The most consistent demand is for assistants with experience in regulatory compliance, patient recruitment coordination, and data collection for Phase II through Phase IV trials. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Department
ENDOCRINOLOGY (IN-ENDC-IUINA)
Job Summary
- Assists Principial Investigator (PI) and participates in protocol development, evaluation, and review of risk assessment; evaluates study design and risk to subject population; determines staff, facility, and equipment availability; assesses study population/availability.
- Designs recruitment strategies for each assigned study; recruits subjects according to IRB/protocol approved methodologies; consents subjects including discussion of treatment and intervention alternatives; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategy as needed.
- Liaisons with health-care professionals/providers to determine best recruitment practices for study; manages subject recruitment including marketing, screening procedures, and enrollment.
- Ensures proper collection, processing, shipment of specimens, and documentation; communicates with laboratory, Principal Investigator, and sponsor regarding laboratory findings; records and documents protocol deviations; communicates with PI and sub-investigators about changes in the trial.
- Participates in preparation and negotiation of study budget and reconciles study budget accounts.
- Reviews, critically evaluates, and comments upon study contracts/agreements.
- Prepares and submits Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents (i.e., Informed Consent, advertisement, protocol and protocol summary).
- Schedules study-related meetings and training sessions and provides instruction to study team for specific study assignments; educates staff regarding scientific aspects of study and trains ancillary staff regarding clinical studies or trials; monitors study team compliance with required study procedures and GCP standards.
- Manages research study inventory and supplies (such as medications, equipment, devices) and maintains required compliance documentation.
- Composes and submits continuing review/amendments/close out information; schedules and prepares for monitor visits; prepares and responds to Sponsor and/or FDA audits.
- Stays up-to-date and maintains current knowledge of regulatory affairs and/or issues; maintains a high level of expertise through familiarity of clinical literature and/or attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing plus 1 year of clinical nursing experience. OR
- Associate's degree in nursing plus 3 years clinical nursing experience. OR
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED.) with LPN plus 4 years of clinical nursing experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN ) upon date of hire.
Preferred
- Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA)/ Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
- Experience in a regulated environment.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships.
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$76,000.00- $86,000.00 based on experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Clinical Research
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
Department
ENDOCRINOLOGY (IN-ENDC-IUINA)
Job Summary
- Assists Principial Investigator (PI) and participates in protocol development, evaluation, and review of risk assessment; evaluates study design and risk to subject population; determines staff, facility, and equipment availability; assesses study population/availability.
- Designs recruitment strategies for each assigned study; recruits subjects according to IRB/protocol approved methodologies; consents subjects including discussion of treatment and intervention alternatives; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategy as needed.
- Liaisons with health-care professionals/providers to determine best recruitment practices for study; manages subject recruitment including marketing, screening procedures, and enrollment.
- Ensures proper collection, processing, shipment of specimens, and documentation; communicates with laboratory, Principal Investigator, and sponsor regarding laboratory findings; records and documents protocol deviations; communicates with PI and sub-investigators about changes in the trial.
- Participates in preparation and negotiation of study budget and reconciles study budget accounts.
- Reviews, critically evaluates, and comments upon study contracts/agreements.
- Prepares and submits Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents (i.e., Informed Consent, advertisement, protocol and protocol summary).
- Schedules study-related meetings and training sessions and provides instruction to study team for specific study assignments; educates staff regarding scientific aspects of study and trains ancillary staff regarding clinical studies or trials; monitors study team compliance with required study procedures and GCP standards.
- Manages research study inventory and supplies (such as medications, equipment, devices) and maintains required compliance documentation.
- Composes and submits continuing review/amendments/close out information; schedules and prepares for monitor visits; prepares and responds to Sponsor and/or FDA audits.
- Stays up-to-date and maintains current knowledge of regulatory affairs and/or issues; maintains a high level of expertise through familiarity of clinical literature and/or attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing plus 1 year of clinical nursing experience. OR
- Associate's degree in nursing plus 3 years clinical nursing experience. OR
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED.) with LPN plus 4 years of clinical nursing experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN ) upon date of hire.
Preferred
- Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA)/ Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
- Experience in a regulated environment.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships.
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$76,000.00- $86,000.00 based on experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Clinical Research
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research assistant jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biology, public health, or a related field
- Experience with clinical trial protocols, GCP guidelines, and IRB regulatory submissions
- Proficiency in electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or Medidata Rave
- Strong understanding of informed consent procedures and patient confidentiality requirements
- Ability to coordinate participant scheduling, site visits, and adverse event reporting
- Familiarity with source document verification and clinical trial monitoring procedures
Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research assistant in Indiana?
Most Indiana employers require a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, public health, or a closely related field as the starting point. Indiana does not issue a state-specific license for clinical research assistants, but earning the Society of Clinical Research Associates credential or a Good Clinical Practice certification is widely recognized by Indiana academic medical centers and pharmaceutical employers. Many candidates enter through research coordinator internships or study coordinator roles at institutions affiliated with Indiana University or Purdue University.
Which companies hire clinical research assistants in Indiana?
Companies currently hiring clinical research assistants in Indiana include Indiana University, Eli Lilly, and Elanco, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters and large academic health systems means hiring is consistent year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Indiana cities have the most clinical research assistant jobs?
Indianapolis, Indiana, and Hobart have the most clinical research assistant openings in Indiana. Indianapolis drives the largest share of listings because it is home to Eli Lilly's global headquarters, Indiana University Health's network of research hospitals, and a dense cluster of contract research organizations, while Bloomington and South Bend benefit from proximity to major university research programs and affiliated medical facilities that run ongoing clinical trials.
Are there remote clinical research assistant jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Many core clinical research assistant duties, such as patient screening, specimen handling, and on-site monitoring visits, require physical presence at a clinic or trial site. About 75% of clinical research assistant openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on regulatory document management, data entry, and sponsor-facing coordination that can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a clinical research assistant in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to research coordinator internships or research assistant positions posted through Indiana University Health's academic research programs or Purdue University's clinical research partnerships. Adjacent roles such as medical assistant, phlebotomist, or patient care technician at large Indiana hospital networks provide the patient-interaction experience that hiring managers look for. Completing a Good Clinical Practice training certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that distinguishes them from other entry-level applicants in Indiana's competitive research job market.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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