Entry Level Clinical Research Associate Jobs
New grad clinical research associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on trial coordination can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Medpace, IQVIA, and University of Miami hiring at this level now.
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Summary
Conducts Phase 1-4 Clinical Trials for patients and captures study-related data for sponsors.
Responsibilities
- Conducts Initiation, monitoring and close out visits with sponsors.
- Collaborates to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and standards.
- Assists with preparing for and responding to audits.
- Participates in audits.
- Reports Adverse events and resolves data queries with sponsors.
- Processes and ships study required specimens.
- Obtains medical history, monitors patient care, assess ongoing patient status and monitors treatment side effects.
- Screens and consents patient's for clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Provides patient and family support and education regarding protocol related drugs and procedures.
- Documents patient/study results using the electronic medical record (EPIC) and completes data requirements for sponsors.
- Communicates patient/study results on an ongoing basis to research team.
- Coordinate activities of multidisciplinary team that cares for the patient as well as patient visits and necessary testing.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH - PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH - REPORTING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- Accredited Program (Required)
- Foreign Medical Doctor Degree (FOREIGN MD DEGREE) - Classroom Training (CLASSROOM TRAINING)
- Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
- Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
- Complexity of Work: Ability to travel for protocol related investigator meetings and research related training. This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The incumbent must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when required.
- Required Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience. At least two (2) years of clinical research experience.
- Other Information: Proof of Graduation certificate for foreign trained MDs or equivalents clinical programs.
- Additional Education Info: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program or Foreign Medical doctor program or Equivalent relevant degree
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 60%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 60%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 60%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift
Days
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Summary
Conducts Phase 1-4 Clinical Trials for patients and captures study-related data for sponsors.
Responsibilities
- Conducts Initiation, monitoring and close out visits with sponsors.
- Collaborates to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and standards.
- Assists with preparing for and responding to audits.
- Participates in audits.
- Reports Adverse events and resolves data queries with sponsors.
- Processes and ships study required specimens.
- Obtains medical history, monitors patient care, assess ongoing patient status and monitors treatment side effects.
- Screens and consents patient's for clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Provides patient and family support and education regarding protocol related drugs and procedures.
- Documents patient/study results using the electronic medical record (EPIC) and completes data requirements for sponsors.
- Communicates patient/study results on an ongoing basis to research team.
- Coordinate activities of multidisciplinary team that cares for the patient as well as patient visits and necessary testing.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH - PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH - REPORTING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- Accredited Program (Required)
- Foreign Medical Doctor Degree (FOREIGN MD DEGREE) - Classroom Training (CLASSROOM TRAINING)
- Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
- Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
- Complexity of Work: Ability to travel for protocol related investigator meetings and research related training. This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The incumbent must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when required.
- Required Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience. At least two (2) years of clinical research experience.
- Other Information: Proof of Graduation certificate for foreign trained MDs or equivalents clinical programs.
- Additional Education Info: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program or Foreign Medical doctor program or Equivalent relevant degree
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 60%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 60%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 60%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift
Days
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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Who's Hiring
- Medpace10
- IQVIA9
- University of Miami8
- Johns Hopkins University6
- Medical College of Wisconsin6
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- Healthcare & Medical Services87
- Education78
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals26
- Consulting & Professional Services20
- Science & Research14
Entry Level Clinical Research Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical research associate job?
Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for a life sciences degree, familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and any hands-on experience coordinating or assisting in clinical trials. Internships, co-ops, or research assistant roles during school carry real weight. Highlighting your attention to detail, data integrity habits, and any exposure to regulatory documentation gives your application a concrete edge over candidates with a generic science background.
Which companies hire entry level clinical research associates?
Companies hiring entry level clinical research associates right now include Medpace, IQVIA, and University of Miami, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, and academic medical centers, all of which regularly bring on junior associates to support active trial portfolios.
Are there remote entry level clinical research associate jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require site visits or on-site presence. About 22% of entry level clinical research associate openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the growth of decentralized trial monitoring and sponsor-based roles that handle oversight from a central office rather than traveling to sites full time.
Are these new grad clinical research associate jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical research associate roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or research assistant work toward requirements, or accepts a strong academic background in place of full-time trial experience. New grad candidates who can show GCP training and organized documentation habits are competitive for these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical research associates?
Entry Level clinical research associate roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run continuous trial pipelines that depend on entry level associates to handle site coordination, data collection, and protocol compliance under the guidance of senior monitors.