Entry Level Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs
New grad clinical research coordinator jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on research experience often matters more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Johns Hopkins University, Medpace, and Emory University hiring at this level now.
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The Clinical Research Coordinator handles or assists with the administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains data pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry.
- Assists with patient recruitment.
- Attends study meetings.
- Orders and maintains equipment and supplies.
- Reviews medical records and/or conducts screenings for recruitment of study participants, performs interviews and QOL questionnaires.
- Collects study specimen according to protocol which may include phlebotomy, processing, and preparation for shipping.
- Coordinates services, schedules procedures, creates and maintains case packages, and monitors charges.
- Assists with quality assurance and tracks regulatory submissions.
- Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
- High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience.
- Or two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience.
- Or be a licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience.
- Or a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
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Who's Hiring
- Johns Hopkins University24
- Medpace22
- Emory University19
- University of California - San Francisco19
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute16
Top Industries Hiring
- Education203
- Healthcare & Medical Services177
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals39
- Technology & Software37
- Science & Research14
Entry Level Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical research coordinator job?
Entry level clinical research coordinator roles typically look for candidates with a bachelor's degree in a life sciences field, plus any hands-on exposure to clinical trials, whether through an internship, research assistant role, or volunteer work at a hospital or university lab. Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, attention to detail in data entry, and experience with regulatory documentation all give candidates a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level clinical research coordinators?
Companies hiring entry level clinical research coordinators right now include Johns Hopkins University, Medpace, and Emory University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring covers academic medical centers, contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and hospital systems, all of which regularly onboard candidates with limited prior experience.
Are there remote entry level clinical research coordinator jobs?
Yes, though most clinical research coordinator roles at the entry level involve some on-site or in-person work. About 15% of entry level clinical research coordinator openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically focus on regulatory coordination, data management, or sponsor-facing administrative tasks that can be handled outside a clinical setting.
Are these new grad clinical research coordinator jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical research coordinator roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or research assistant work toward eligibility, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full professional experience. Look for language like 'will train' or 'new graduates encouraged to apply' as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical research coordinators?
Entry Level clinical research coordinator roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they run ongoing clinical trials and study protocols that require dedicated coordinators to manage participant scheduling, data collection, and regulatory submissions at the site level.