Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Washington
Clinical Research Assistant jobs in Washington concentrate in academic medical centers, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research, with demand across entry-level coordinators and experienced regulatory support specialists. Seattle, Spokane, and Bellevue are the most active hiring markets, anchored by institutions such as the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and Seattle Children's Research Institute. The most in-demand specialties include oncology trials, rare disease studies, and regulatory affairs support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Clinical Research Coordinator II - NCTN
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Clinical Research Coordinator II - NCTN
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Clinical Research Coordinator II - Bilingual (Spanish)
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Seattle Children's
Clinical Research Coordinator II - Bilingual (Spanish)
Seattle, Washington
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Clinical Research Coordinator III
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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Clinical Research Coordinator II - NCTN
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center·Seattle, Washington
Job functions:
$32.63 - $48.93/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for day-to-day coordination of National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) clinical trials and associated research studies. The position oversees subject-level study workflows including screening patients for eligibility, performing enrollments, tracking patient visits, abstracting and reporting study data, coordinating research specimen collection and submission, and creating and maintaining research documentation. Collaborates with investigators, clinical teams, and Data Coordination staff within Clinical Research Support to ensure high-quality, compliant study conduct.
Reporting to the Senior Manager/Manager of Clinical Trials Coordination, the coordinator will be part of a centralized NCTN research team supporting clinical trial activities across multiple disease programs and care settings. This position serves as a shared departmental resource and may support study activation, enrollment, participant follow-up, and ongoing trial operations across Fred Hutch campuses and affiliated clinical sites.
This position is key to the successful conduct of NCTN studies and advancing clinical research efforts at Fred Hutch.
At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.
Responsibilities:
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for day-to-day coordination of National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) clinical trials and associated research studies. The position oversees subject-level study workflows including screening patients for eligibility, performing enrollments, tracking patient visits, abstracting and reporting study data, coordinating research specimen collection and submission, and creating and maintaining research documentation. Collaborates with investigators, clinical teams, and Data Coordination staff within Clinical Research Support to ensure high-quality, compliant study conduct.
Reporting to the Senior Manager/Manager of Clinical Trials Coordination, the coordinator will be part of a centralized NCTN research team supporting clinical trial activities across multiple disease programs and care settings. This position serves as a shared departmental resource and may support study activation, enrollment, participant follow-up, and ongoing trial operations across Fred Hutch campuses and affiliated clinical sites.
This position is key to the successful conduct of NCTN studies and advancing clinical research efforts at Fred Hutch.
At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.
- Conduct daily clinical operations of assigned research studies in accordance with study protocols, regulatory and GCP guidelines, institutional policy, and applicable National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) requirements.
- Develop and maintain tools for study implementation, including data collection tools, reference materials, and specific study orders; revise and utilize tools as necessary.
- Create and disseminate study-related educational content for internal and external audiences to ensure safe and accurate protocol implementation.
- Coordinate patient enrollment and participation by reviewing study candidates' medical records for eligibility, initiating enrollment, ensuring informed consent, and maintaining accurate enrollment records.
- Schedule patient clinic visits and ongoing study visits; ensure administrative compliance with study protocols with respect to clinical procedures, laboratory tests, and other patient activities; may administer study questionnaires, ensure drug self-administration accountability with patients, and perform non-clinical ECGs.
- Support NCTN study activation, enrollment, conduct, and follow-up activities across multiple disease programs and clinical practice areas.
- Complete clinical requisition forms as instructed, assemble kits for patient visits, transport laboratory samples, and ensure samples are processed and shipped according to study guidelines; track and maintain research supplies.
- Identify, track, and confirm billable activities for patients; work with internal partners to obtain and submit budget and billing information; may assist in reviewing patient charges to ensure billing compliance.
- Act as protocol liaison with clinical teams, patients, providers, cooperative group representatives, and research staff on study-related topics.
- Prepare and coordinate monitoring visits and respond to queries and other requests from study monitors and cooperative groups, following up with and resolving any issues that may arise.
- Maintain thorough knowledge in the field through attending related project meetings and symposia, reading related literature, maintaining professional associations, and participating in cooperative group activities as applicable.
- Regularly travel between Fred Hutch campuses, affiliated clinical sites, and other research locations to support participant enrollment, study visits, research operations, protocol-specific activities, and attendance at investigator meetings.
- Assist with maintaining appropriate source documentation and/or performing case report form data entry.
- Serve as a shared departmental resource, providing flexible support across disease teams and clinical practice areas to facilitate NCTN study conduct, enrollment, and operational continuity.
- Demonstrate the ability to rapidly integrate into new disease programs, study portfolios, and clinical teams while maintaining high-quality study conduct and participant support.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum two to three years’ experience in a clinical research or cancer registry environment with regulatory or human research protections.
- Knowledge of clinical trials records, procedures, and computerized data processing systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of how to synthesize study conduct.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification as Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA).
- Minimum five years of experience in a research environment with regulatory or human research protections.
- Previous experience working with NIH, FDA and OHRP regulations and medical terminology.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborative focus is essential, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, including computer skills.
- Ability to work with multiple data management systems including generating reports and sourcing data from systems.
- Ability to extract data from medical records.
- Ability to apply judgement in interpreting regulations, determining impacts, and knowing when to escalate questions and concerns when appropriate.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $32.63 to $48.93 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
Additional Information: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Clinical Research Coordinator II - NCTN
Seattle, Washington
Added 2d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$32.63 - $48.93/hr
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
Overview:
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for day-to-day coordination of National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) clinical trials and associated research studies. The position oversees subject-level study workflows including screening patients for eligibility, performing enrollments, tracking patient visits, abstracting and reporting study data, coordinating research specimen collection and submission, and creating and maintaining research documentation. Collaborates with investigators, clinical teams, and Data Coordination staff within Clinical Research Support to ensure high-quality, compliant study conduct.
Reporting to the Senior Manager/Manager of Clinical Trials Coordination, the coordinator will be part of a centralized NCTN research team supporting clinical trial activities across multiple disease programs and care settings. This position serves as a shared departmental resource and may support study activation, enrollment, participant follow-up, and ongoing trial operations across Fred Hutch campuses and affiliated clinical sites.
This position is key to the successful conduct of NCTN studies and advancing clinical research efforts at Fred Hutch.
At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.
Responsibilities:
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for day-to-day coordination of National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) clinical trials and associated research studies. The position oversees subject-level study workflows including screening patients for eligibility, performing enrollments, tracking patient visits, abstracting and reporting study data, coordinating research specimen collection and submission, and creating and maintaining research documentation. Collaborates with investigators, clinical teams, and Data Coordination staff within Clinical Research Support to ensure high-quality, compliant study conduct.
Reporting to the Senior Manager/Manager of Clinical Trials Coordination, the coordinator will be part of a centralized NCTN research team supporting clinical trial activities across multiple disease programs and care settings. This position serves as a shared departmental resource and may support study activation, enrollment, participant follow-up, and ongoing trial operations across Fred Hutch campuses and affiliated clinical sites.
This position is key to the successful conduct of NCTN studies and advancing clinical research efforts at Fred Hutch.
At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.
- Conduct daily clinical operations of assigned research studies in accordance with study protocols, regulatory and GCP guidelines, institutional policy, and applicable National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) requirements.
- Develop and maintain tools for study implementation, including data collection tools, reference materials, and specific study orders; revise and utilize tools as necessary.
- Create and disseminate study-related educational content for internal and external audiences to ensure safe and accurate protocol implementation.
- Coordinate patient enrollment and participation by reviewing study candidates' medical records for eligibility, initiating enrollment, ensuring informed consent, and maintaining accurate enrollment records.
- Schedule patient clinic visits and ongoing study visits; ensure administrative compliance with study protocols with respect to clinical procedures, laboratory tests, and other patient activities; may administer study questionnaires, ensure drug self-administration accountability with patients, and perform non-clinical ECGs.
- Support NCTN study activation, enrollment, conduct, and follow-up activities across multiple disease programs and clinical practice areas.
- Complete clinical requisition forms as instructed, assemble kits for patient visits, transport laboratory samples, and ensure samples are processed and shipped according to study guidelines; track and maintain research supplies.
- Identify, track, and confirm billable activities for patients; work with internal partners to obtain and submit budget and billing information; may assist in reviewing patient charges to ensure billing compliance.
- Act as protocol liaison with clinical teams, patients, providers, cooperative group representatives, and research staff on study-related topics.
- Prepare and coordinate monitoring visits and respond to queries and other requests from study monitors and cooperative groups, following up with and resolving any issues that may arise.
- Maintain thorough knowledge in the field through attending related project meetings and symposia, reading related literature, maintaining professional associations, and participating in cooperative group activities as applicable.
- Regularly travel between Fred Hutch campuses, affiliated clinical sites, and other research locations to support participant enrollment, study visits, research operations, protocol-specific activities, and attendance at investigator meetings.
- Assist with maintaining appropriate source documentation and/or performing case report form data entry.
- Serve as a shared departmental resource, providing flexible support across disease teams and clinical practice areas to facilitate NCTN study conduct, enrollment, and operational continuity.
- Demonstrate the ability to rapidly integrate into new disease programs, study portfolios, and clinical teams while maintaining high-quality study conduct and participant support.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum two to three years’ experience in a clinical research or cancer registry environment with regulatory or human research protections.
- Knowledge of clinical trials records, procedures, and computerized data processing systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of how to synthesize study conduct.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification as Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA).
- Minimum five years of experience in a research environment with regulatory or human research protections.
- Previous experience working with NIH, FDA and OHRP regulations and medical terminology.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborative focus is essential, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, including computer skills.
- Ability to work with multiple data management systems including generating reports and sourcing data from systems.
- Ability to extract data from medical records.
- Ability to apply judgement in interpreting regulations, determining impacts, and knowing when to escalate questions and concerns when appropriate.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $32.63 to $48.93 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
Additional Information: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research assistant jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, or a related field required
- Experience with IRB submissions, protocol review, and regulatory documentation preferred
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and FDA regulations expected
- Proficiency in clinical data management systems such as REDCap or Medidata
- Strong attention to detail for accurate case report form completion and source verification
- Ability to obtain ACRP or SOCRA certification preferred by many Washington employers
Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research assistant in Washington?
Most Washington employers require a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or public health field as the starting point. Washington does not issue a state-specific license for clinical research assistants, but employers across Seattle and beyond expect candidates to complete Good Clinical Practice training and pursue recognized credentials such as the ACRP Clinical Research Associate certification or the SOCRA CCRP. Entry candidates often build experience through academic research labs at institutions like the University of Washington before moving into industry roles.
Which companies hire clinical research assistants in Washington?
Washington clinical research assistant roles are posted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Headlands Research, and Seattle Children's and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of academic medical centers and biotech firms means openings appear across both nonprofit research institutions and commercial sponsors headquartered in the greater Seattle area.
Which Washington cities have the most clinical research assistant jobs?
Seattle, Spokane, and Joint Base Lewis McChord lead Washington for clinical research assistant openings. Seattle drives the majority of demand through its dense cluster of academic medical centers, major hospital systems, and biotech employers, while Bellevue benefits from proximity to regional headquarters and contract research organizations, and Spokane's market is anchored by the Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane campus and Providence Health's regional research programs.
Are there remote clinical research assistant jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're limited, since much of the role involves on-site patient contact, specimen handling, and source document verification. About 54% of clinical research assistant openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most trial work. The tasks most likely to shift remote or hybrid are regulatory document preparation, data entry, and sponsor communications rather than active study visits.
How can I get hired as a clinical research assistant in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a research coordinator volunteer or intern role at an academic institution. The University of Washington School of Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center both post research assistant and study coordinator trainee openings that are explicitly open to candidates without prior clinical trial experience. Lateral moves from roles such as medical assistant, patient care technician, or clinical data entry specialist are common stepping stones. Completing a GCP certification course before applying gives candidates a measurable edge in Washington's competitive academic research hiring pool.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated in real time. Search by city or specialty to see roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and availability.
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