Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs in Colorado

Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring across academic medical centers, pharmaceutical and bioscience companies, and large integrated health systems serving the Front Range and mountain communities at every level from entry-level research assistant to senior coordinator. Denver, Aurora, and Boulder are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers like UCHealth, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Children's Hospital Colorado. Oncology trials, cardiovascular research, and rare disease studies are the most consistent areas of need. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerUniversity of Colorado
Top cityAurora, CO
Cities hiring8
Work type86% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Clinical Research Coordinator Associate CCBD
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Clinical Research Coordinator Associate CCBD
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$23.32 - $34.97/hr
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
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Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
$26.99 - $40.49/hr
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Clinical Research Study Coordinator
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Clinical Research Study Coordinator
Denver Endocrinology
Englewood, Colorado
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Research & Academia
$20 - $40/hr
On-Site

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Research Coordinator - Clinical Regulatory
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Research Coordinator - Clinical Regulatory
Colorado Retina Associates
Denver, Colorado
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$50k.73 - $81k.56/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
51-200

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Open Rank Clinical Research Coordinator (Entry – Senior)
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Open Rank Clinical Research Coordinator (Entry – Senior)
University of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$50k - $79k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Aurora
5 jobs
Denver
3 jobs
Boulder
2 jobs
Grand Junction
2 jobs
Longmont
1 job
Englewood
1 job
Littleton
1 job
Greenwood Vlg
1 job

Clinical Research Coordinator Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

University of Colorado3 open roles
Children's Hospital Colorado2 open roles
IQVIA1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research coordinator jobs across Colorado.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related health field required
  • ACRP or SOCRA certification (CCRC or CCRP) strongly preferred by most Colorado employers
  • Minimum two years of hands-on clinical trials experience with ICH-GCP compliance
  • Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap, Medidata Rave, or similar platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to obtain informed consent and manage IRB-approved protocol amendments
  • Strong phlebotomy or clinical assessment skills for interventional trial coordination roles

Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical research coordinator in Colorado?

Most Colorado employers hire clinical research coordinators with a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field paired with hands-on clinical or research experience. Colorado does not require a state-issued license specific to the coordinator role, but obtaining a nationally recognized credential such as the CCRC from ACRP or the CCRP from SOCRA is strongly preferred and often required at larger academic sites like the Anschutz Medical Campus. Entry-level candidates frequently start as research assistants or clinical trial assistants within hospital systems.

How much do clinical research coordinators make in Colorado?

Clinical research coordinators in Colorado earn a median of about $152,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $89,900 for the lowest 10% to over $289,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire clinical research coordinators in Colorado?

Colorado clinical research coordinator roles are posted by University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado, and IQVIA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of academic medical centers, bioscience companies along the U.S. 36 corridor, and specialty cancer and children's hospitals creates consistent, year-round openings at multiple career levels.

Which Colorado cities have the most clinical research coordinator jobs?

Aurora, Denver, and Boulder have the most clinical research coordinator openings in Colorado right now. Denver and Aurora dominate because the Anschutz Medical Campus, UCHealth, and Children's Hospital Colorado operate major research programs there, while Boulder draws openings through its biotech and pharmaceutical cluster concentrated along the U.S. 36 technology corridor.

Are there remote clinical research coordinator jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're limited. About 14% of clinical research coordinator openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most coordinator work requires on-site patient contact, specimen collection, and direct protocol oversight. The portions of the role most likely to be remote are regulatory document management, data entry and query resolution, and sponsor or IRB communication work on decentralized or low-intervention trials.

How can I get hired as a clinical research coordinator in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a clinical research assistant or research coordinator I position within a large Colorado academic health system, which regularly onboard early-career candidates. UCHealth and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus post structured associate coordinator roles that provide GCP training on the job. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as medical assistant, phlebotomist, or CNA have a strong conversion rate. Completing a GCP certification course before applying and volunteering on an IRB-approved community trial significantly strengthens an application with no formal research background.

Where can I find and apply to clinical research coordinator jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to clinical research coordinator jobs in Colorado directly on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across health systems, research hospitals, and bioscience employers. Search the roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background and location.

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