Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Madison, WI

Clinical Research Assistant jobs in Madison are in strong demand, concentrated in the University Research Park, the Near East Side medical corridor, and downtown adjacent to the Capitol Square, across academic medical centers, biotech firms, and pharmaceutical research organizations. Employers hiring right now include Fortrea, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and UW Health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles35
Top employerFortrea
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialCPR Certification
Companies hiring3

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Fortrea
Clinical Research Physician - MD for Phase I Site, Madison WI
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Clinical Research Physician - MD for Phase I Site, Madison WI
Fortrea
Madison, Wisconsin
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Fortrea
Clinical Research Technician II / Madison, WI (On-Site)
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Clinical Research Technician II / Madison, WI (On-Site)
Fortrea
Madison, Wisconsin
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Research
Laboratory Science
On-Site
EMT Certification
10,000+

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UW Health
RN - Outpatient - Clinical Research Unit
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RN - Outpatient - Clinical Research Unit
UW Health
Madison, Wisconsin
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$40.3 - $60.45/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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University of Wisconsin–Madison
Clinical Research Billing Compliance Specialist
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University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Clinical Research Billing Compliance Specialist
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Hybrid
Associate's degree in accounting
10,000+

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University of Wisconsin–Madison
Clinical Research Coordinator
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University of Wisconsin–Madison
Added 1w ago
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Healthcare Administration
Research & Academia
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Clinical Research Assistant Job Market in Madison

Who's Hiring

  • Fortrea
    Fortrea18
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison
    University of Wisconsin–Madison12
  • UW Health
    UW Health6

Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Madison: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a clinical research assistant job in Madison?

Focus your search on Madison's academic medical centers, university-affiliated research programs, and the biotech companies clustered in University Research Park. Candidates with hands-on clinical data collection, IRB protocol familiarity, or REDCap experience stand out in this market. Volunteering or interning through UW-Madison's research programs is a strong local path, and many positions are filled through internal referrals, so networking with researchers and study coordinators at local institutions gives you a real edge.

Which companies hire clinical research assistants in Madison?

Madison clinical research assistant roles are posted by Fortrea, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and UW Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Madison's hiring base skews heavily toward hospital systems, university research divisions, and contract research organizations supporting pharmaceutical and device trials.

Are there remote clinical research assistant jobs in Madison?

Yes, but with limits: clinical research assistant work is largely on-site because most roles involve direct participant interaction, specimen handling, or clinic-based data collection. About 50% of clinical research assistant openings tied to Madison are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a portion of the work that is desk-based. Data entry, regulatory document management, and sponsor communication tasks are the parts most commonly done remotely in Madison-area positions.

How can I get a clinical research assistant job in Madison with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Madison is through UW-Madison's research infrastructure, which regularly brings on undergraduate and post-graduate research assistants across departments including medicine, pharmacy, and public health. Look for study coordinator assistant or clinical trials assistant titles at UW Health and affiliated research centers. Strong candidates highlight coursework in biology or health sciences, any IRB training certificates, and direct experience handling data or working with human subjects, even in an academic volunteer capacity.

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