Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Oregon
Clinical Research Assistant jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Eugene, and Beaverton, where major research institutions and life sciences employers drive consistent hiring at the coordinator, associate, and senior assistant levels. Oregon Health & Science University, Providence Health & Services, and Legacy Health are among the most established employers in the state, with ongoing demand in oncology, cardiovascular research, and Phase I through Phase III clinical trials. The Portland metro anchors the market, but university-affiliated programs in Eugene and the Nike and Intel campuses in Beaverton create openings across a range of therapeutic areas and study types. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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This is a remote role
The Clinical Research Budgeting Analyst will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of budgets for sponsored clinical trials, including the comparative review against budgets offered by study sponsors and the set-up of study payments milestones in the Clinical Trial Management System. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the review of New Study routing forms and essential study start-up documents, the itemized cost analysis and interpretation of clinical protocols into budget milestones, provide accurate patient cost descriptions for the ICF to be submitted to the IRB, and update budget, milestones, and ICF information as necessary per contract/protocol amendments. Work closely with contract analysts, regulatory team, program managers and internal finance groups. Will manage large volume workflow across multiple research programs, each of which function differently.
Responsible for the development of study budgets from clinical studies protocols and using various software tools. Will complete full evaluation and integration of internal cost during the set-up of a new clinical study; will revise study budgets following revision of study protocols or re-assessment of study cost. Utilize and oversee research rate pricing for PH&S services rendered as part of a clinical trial.
Communicate with Contracts Analysts to integrate study budget information into clinical trial agreements; may initiate or participate in contract negotiation process.
Independently initiate or update the coverage determination for each study as applicable and communicate specific study billing structure to the clinical teams and service providers.
Participate in the administration of study-subject related billing as needed and provide support with the auditing of billing records.
Collects and maintains complete records and statistics on expenses and payments; regularly monitors compliance of clinical expense to pre-determined budget/billing plan and/or budgets and agreements.
Establishes and promotes positive working relationships within the research departments, throughout the hospital and between other institutions involved in clinical research.
Responsible for the set-up of study payments milestones and Billing Instructions grids using Microsoft Applications (Excel) and/or the Clinical Trial Management System (Velos).
Provides support to individual physician investigators and develop internal cost analysis for investigator initiated trials.
Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Research and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree -or-
4 additional years of related experience
6 years of direct experience in budget development, preferably in clinical trial or medical setting
Preferred qualifications:
Master's Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration
4 years of research grants administration
Why Join Providence Swedish?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Requsition ID: 458261
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Budgeting
Job Function: Finance
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Business Professional
Department: 3909 SRE TUMOR INSTIT RESEARCH
Address: OR Portland 4400 NE Halsey St
Work Location: Providence Health Plaza (HR) Bldg 1-Portland
Workplace Type: Remote
Pay Range: $37.84 - $58.75
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research assistant jobs across Oregon.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health sciences, or a related field required
- Experience with clinical trial protocols, GCP guidelines, and regulatory documentation preferred
- Proficiency in electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or Medidata Rave
- Strong attention to detail for source data verification and adverse event reporting
- Ability to obtain and maintain IRB certifications such as CITI Program training
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and patient privacy standards in research settings
Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research assistant in Oregon?
Most clinical research assistant roles in Oregon require a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, public health, or a related field. Oregon does not issue a state-specific license for clinical research assistants, but employers across Portland and Eugene consistently expect CITI Program certification in Good Clinical Practice and human subjects research ethics before hire. Oregon Health & Science University and Providence Research offer entry pathways through their clinical trials units for recent graduates who complete that foundational credentialing.
Which companies hire clinical research assistants in Oregon?
Oregon clinical research assistant roles are posted by Oregon Health & Science University, Headlands Research, and Providence Swedish and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Oregon's clinical research hiring is anchored by large academic medical centers and integrated health systems concentrated in the Portland metro, with a smaller but active cluster of biotech and contract research organizations in the Beaverton and Hillsboro technology corridor.
Which Oregon cities have the most clinical research assistant jobs?
Portland, Oregon, and Eugene are the Oregon cities with the most clinical research assistant openings right now. Portland dominates because it hosts Oregon Health & Science University and several major health systems running active trial portfolios, while Eugene's openings are tied closely to University of Oregon-affiliated research programs, and the Beaverton and Hillsboro suburbs attract openings from life sciences employers sharing the Washington County technology campus with Intel and Nike.
Are there remote clinical research assistant jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're limited. Clinical research assistant work involves on-site patient contact, specimen handling, and source document verification that cannot be fully performed remotely. About 67% of clinical research assistant openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cover data entry, regulatory document management, and sponsor communication rather than patient-facing study tasks.
How can I get hired as a clinical research assistant in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing CITI Program certification and applying to research coordinator I or clinical research associate roles at Oregon Health & Science University or Providence Health & Services, both of which have posted new-graduate and entry-level positions within their clinical trials offices. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as medical assistant, phlebotomist, or EMT have successfully moved into study coordinator positions at Legacy Health and OHSU by demonstrating patient interaction experience and attention to protocol compliance.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings updated regularly. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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