Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Michigan

Clinical Research Assistant jobs in Michigan are in steady demand, concentrated in academic medical centers, pharmaceutical research sites, and health system-affiliated trial units across Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids. Major employers with lasting research footprints in the state include Michigan Medicine, Henry Ford Health, and Spectrum Health, all of which run active clinical trial programs that regularly bring on assistants at entry and mid-career levels. Data management, patient coordination, and regulatory document support are the sub-areas drawing the most consistent hiring across Michigan sites. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerIQVIA
Top cityDetroit, MI
Cities hiring13
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Clinical Research Coordinator - Novi, MI
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Clinical Research Coordinator - Novi, MI
IQVIA
Novi, Michigan
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$35 - $42/hr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Research Grant/Contract Manager III - Cancer Clinical Research
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Research Grant/Contract Manager III - Cancer Clinical Research
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Clinical Research Registered Nurse
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Clinical Research Registered Nurse
McLaren Health Care
Flint, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Clinical Research Coordinator II
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Clinical Research Coordinator II
McLaren Health Care
Flint, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Clinical Research Assistant Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Detroit
7 jobs
Grand Rapids
4 jobs
Flint
2 jobs
Ann Arbor
2 jobs
Novi
1 job
Troy
1 job
Owosso
1 job
Warren
1 job
Kalamazoo
1 job

Clinical Research Assistant Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

IQVIA3 open roles
Corewell Health3 open roles
McLaren Health Care3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research assistant jobs across Michigan.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, or a related clinical field
  • ACRP or SoCRA certification (CCRC or CCRP) preferred or required by many Michigan research sites
  • Experience with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and ICH regulatory standards
  • Proficiency in electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or Medidata Rave
  • Strong patient communication skills for informed consent and study visit coordination
  • Ability to maintain regulatory binders and prepare documents for IRB submission

Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical research assistant in Michigan?

Michigan does not require a state-issued license specific to clinical research assistants, so entry centers on education and credentials recognized by hiring institutions. Most Michigan research sites expect at least a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or public health field. Earning certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or the Society of Clinical Research Associates strengthens applications considerably. Michigan Medicine and Henry Ford Health both favor candidates who have completed Good Clinical Practice training before their first interview.

Which companies hire clinical research assistants in Michigan?

Employers hiring clinical research assistants in Michigan right now include IQVIA, Corewell Health, and McLaren Health Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's concentration of academic medical centers and large integrated health systems means research assistant openings are often tied to multi-site trial programs that hire throughout the year.

Which Michigan cities have the most clinical research assistant jobs?

Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Michigan account for the largest share of clinical research assistant openings in Michigan. Ann Arbor's volume is driven by Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan research enterprise, Detroit draws from Henry Ford Health and Wayne State University's medical programs, and Grand Rapids reflects Spectrum Health's growing clinical trial infrastructure in west Michigan.

Are there remote clinical research assistant jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're limited, because the role typically requires on-site patient contact, regulatory binder management, and in-person study visit coordination. About 70% of clinical research assistant openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on data entry, query resolution, and regulatory document review rather than participant-facing duties.

How can I get hired as a clinical research assistant in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a clinical research coordinator internship or research assistant role within a Michigan academic medical center. Michigan Medicine's Clinical Trials Support Unit and Wayne State University's research offices regularly bring on candidates without prior trial experience if they hold a relevant degree. Moving laterally from a medical assistant, phlebotomy, or patient services role within Henry Ford Health or Spectrum Health is another well-used route. Completing a Good Clinical Practice course before applying gives candidates a clear edge.

Where can I find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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