Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Missouri
Clinical Research Assistant jobs in Missouri are steadily active, concentrated in academic medical centers, pharmaceutical contract research organizations, and hospital-based oncology and cardiology research programs, with openings at the entry and coordinator-level alike. The busiest hiring markets are St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia, home to institutions such as Washington University in St. Louis, BJC HealthCare, and the University of Missouri Health Care. The most consistent demand is in oncology trials, phase II and III drug studies, and regulatory data management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ST. LOUIS, MO 63110Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
This position will be in the Radiology Clinical Research Core (RadCore). RadCore supports novel clinical and translational research studies in the Department of Radiology. This position will support multiple clinical research studies on day-to-day clinical trial activities such as patient recruitment, data collection and entry, patient education, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining accurate documentation of research activities. Collaborates with principal investigators and physicians to provide support to study related activities. Acts as liaison by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families and health team members. Assists research associates from sponsoring organizations, providing study explanations and reports as necessary.This position works Monday - Friday. It is a hybrid position with a flexible work schedule.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establishes record-keeping systems; makes assessments and determinations of participants’ progress in the study; analyzes, investigates and reports adverse events; makes decisions as to when to notify physicians of issues, when to stop participant inclusion and/or to make and/or recommend adjustment of the protocol of particular participants; resolves protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
- Recruits and enrolls study participants; makes and/or participates in making determinations of eligibility based on diagnostic criteria and/or observations/analysis in participant interviews; develops informed consent packets for study participants and confers with participants to explain purpose of study and obtain completed informed consent packets; explains diagnostic procedures and treatment plans to address participant/family concerns; administers/scores tests and/or evaluates all lab and clinical assessments to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
- Ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements (assessment, lab testing, procedures and treatments), to include scheduling and facilitating the patient’s timely completion of protocol requirements; evaluates and interprets collected clinical data as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same.
- Collects clinical data under clinical research protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Patient care setting.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
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Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Work Experience:
Skills:
Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Communication, Computer Systems, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Research SupportGrade
C09Salary Range
$49,200.00 - $73,800.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.See All 71 Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Missouri
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Clinical Research Assistant Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Washington University in St. Louis40

- University of Kansas Medical Center8

- ObjectiveHealth3

- Headlands Research3

- IQVIA2

Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Science & Research
- Medical Devices
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research assistant jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biology, nursing, or a related health field
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and ICH E6 standards
- Experience with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or Medidata Rave
- Ability to obtain or maintain CCRP or CCRC certification through ACRP or SOCRA
- Strong attention to detail for regulatory document management and source data verification
- Prior clinical, research laboratory, or patient-facing healthcare experience preferred
Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research assistant in Missouri?
Most Missouri employers require a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field as the baseline qualification. Missouri does not issue a state-specific license for clinical research assistants, so candidates typically strengthen their applications by earning the Certified Clinical Research Professional credential through SOCRA or the CCRC through ACRP. Many St. Louis and Kansas City research sites also look for completed Good Clinical Practice training before a first hire.
Which companies hire clinical research assistants in Missouri?
Missouri clinical research assistant roles are posted by Washington University in St. Louis, University of Kansas Medical Center, and ObjectiveHealth and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's concentration of academic health systems and contract research organizations in St. Louis and Kansas City means hiring is fairly consistent year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Missouri cities have the most clinical research assistant jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield account for the largest share of clinical research assistant openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and biotech employers, Kansas City draws volume from large regional health systems and CRO offices, and Columbia adds steady openings tied to University of Missouri Health Care and its affiliated research programs.
Are there remote clinical research assistant jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're less common because much of the role involves on-site patient contact, document verification, and lab coordination. About 46% of clinical research assistant openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote roles typically limited to regulatory affairs support, data entry, and medical coding tasks that don't require direct trial site presence.
How can I get hired as a clinical research assistant in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a clinical research coordinator trainee or research assistant associate role at a large Missouri academic health system such as Washington University in St. Louis, BJC HealthCare, or University of Missouri Health Care, all of which post new-grad-friendly openings. Lateral moves from roles like medical assistant, clinical data analyst, or pharmacy technician are common routes in. Completing a GCP certification course and volunteering on a university IRB-approved study adds a concrete credential that offsets a thin research resume.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and location preference, and apply directly to each position that fits.
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