Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs in Missouri
Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in Missouri are concentrated in academic medical research, oncology trials, and cardiovascular and rare disease studies, with demand at every level from entry-level research assistants to senior coordinators managing multi-site protocols. St. Louis and Kansas City anchor the market, with Columbia a growing hub, and major employers including Washington University in St. Louis, BJC HealthCare, and the University of Missouri Health Care maintaining consistent hiring pipelines. The most sought-after specialties are oncology research coordination, phase II and III clinical trials, and regulatory compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Holtz lab is seeking help with a complex observational clinical study at Washington University School of Medicine. The Maternal Offspring Microbiome (MOM) study aims to understand how the infant gut is first populated with bacteria and viruses. We are interested in defining if babies obtain their microbiome from their environment, from the people who care for them, or from their pets.
In this position, you will coordinate a complex clinical research study; serve as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical staff by promoting a smooth operation, prepare regulatory compliance and interact with other departments.
You will work closely with other team members and healthcare professionals to recruit and enroll study participants, explain the purpose of study and obtain informed consent from participants, conduct study visits in the hospital and the participant’s home, ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of the IRB and IACUC, enter data, assist with lab procedures, and perform data analyses.
Preferred applicants are detail orientated, clear communicators, able to provide their own transportation to study visits, curious, enthusiastic, have a flexible schedule (availability needed some weekends, evenings, and early mornings), and have experience with REDCap, Excel, and EPIC.
This position may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists in developing plans for research projects and discusses the interpretation of results; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate.
- Coordinates the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding; reviews journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid in the planning of new studies.
- Implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establishes record-keeping systems; makes assessments and determinations of participants’ progress in the study; analyzes, investigates and reports adverse events; makes decisions as when to notify physicians of issues, when to stop participant inclusion and/or to make and/or recommend adjustment of the protocol of particular participants; resolves protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
- Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Patient care setting.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Work Experience:
Clinical Research (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirement).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)
Grade
C10
Salary Range
$54,600.00 - $81,900.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Holtz lab is seeking help with a complex observational clinical study at Washington University School of Medicine. The Maternal Offspring Microbiome (MOM) study aims to understand how the infant gut is first populated with bacteria and viruses. We are interested in defining if babies obtain their microbiome from their environment, from the people who care for them, or from their pets.
In this position, you will coordinate a complex clinical research study; serve as a resource to provide comprehensive information to clinical staff by promoting a smooth operation, prepare regulatory compliance and interact with other departments.
You will work closely with other team members and healthcare professionals to recruit and enroll study participants, explain the purpose of study and obtain informed consent from participants, conduct study visits in the hospital and the participant’s home, ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of the IRB and IACUC, enter data, assist with lab procedures, and perform data analyses.
Preferred applicants are detail orientated, clear communicators, able to provide their own transportation to study visits, curious, enthusiastic, have a flexible schedule (availability needed some weekends, evenings, and early mornings), and have experience with REDCap, Excel, and EPIC.
This position may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists in developing plans for research projects and discusses the interpretation of results; collaborates in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and preparation of grant proposals to sponsoring agencies; assists in the preparation of amendments to protocols and/or modifications to study design as appropriate.
- Coordinates the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; assists in writing instructional procedure manuals for study progress, data collection and coding; reviews journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid in the planning of new studies.
- Implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; establishes record-keeping systems; makes assessments and determinations of participants’ progress in the study; analyzes, investigates and reports adverse events; makes decisions as when to notify physicians of issues, when to stop participant inclusion and/or to make and/or recommend adjustment of the protocol of particular participants; resolves protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; serves as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
- Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data as appropriate; prepares oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and provides recommendations or conclusions of the same.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Patient care setting.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Work Experience:
Clinical Research (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirement).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Clinical Research, Clinical Study Protocols, Database Management, Research Projects, Spreadsheet Analysis, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)
Grade
C10
Salary Range
$54,600.00 - $81,900.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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Clinical Research Coordinator Job Market in Missouri
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Who's Hiring
- Washington University in St. Louis33
- ObjectiveHealth3
- University of Kansas Medical Center3
- IQVIA2
- Care Access1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research coordinator jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related health field required
- CCRP or CCRC certification from ACRP or SOCRA strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with FDA regulations, GCP guidelines, and IRB submissions
- Proficiency in electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or Medidata Rave
- Strong written communication skills for protocol documentation and adverse event reporting
- Ability to coordinate patient screening, informed consent, and study visit scheduling
Clinical Research Coordinator Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research coordinator in Missouri?
Missouri does not require a state-issued license specific to clinical research coordinators, so the path centers on education and nationally recognized credentials. Most hiring managers in Missouri expect a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or public health field. From there, candidates pursue the Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential through ACRP or SOCRA's CCRC exam. Academic medical centers in St. Louis and Kansas City frequently hire entry-level research assistants and advance them toward full coordinator roles once they accumulate protocol experience.
How much do clinical research coordinators make in Missouri?
Clinical research coordinators in Missouri earn a median of about $129,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,650 for the lowest 10% to over $229,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical research coordinators in Missouri?
Missouri clinical research coordinator roles are posted by Washington University in St. Louis, ObjectiveHealth, and University of Kansas Medical Center and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's concentration of academic medical systems and health networks means many openings sit within large institutions running their own sponsored and investigator-initiated trials.
Which Missouri cities have the most clinical research coordinator jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia have the most clinical research coordinator openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and research hospitals, while Kansas City's large regional health networks and biopharmaceutical presence drive strong hiring there, and Columbia benefits from University of Missouri Health Care and MU School of Medicine running active clinical trial programs.
Are there remote clinical research coordinator jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical research coordination involves on-site patient contact, specimen handling, and in-person protocol oversight, which limits how much of the role can move fully remote. About 29% of clinical research coordinator openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover regulatory affairs, data management, or sponsor-facing study monitoring rather than direct patient coordination duties.
How can I get hired as a clinical research coordinator in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a research assistant or clinical trials coordinator I role at one of Missouri's academic medical systems, where structured mentorship exists. Washington University in St. Louis and MU Health Care regularly post entry-level research support positions that do not require prior trial experience. Moving laterally from a medical assistant, phlebotomist, or nursing role is common because patient-contact skills transfer directly. Completing a Good Clinical Practice training course and earning the ACRP Associate certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge in a competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research coordinator jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to clinical research coordinator jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across health systems, academic medical centers, and research organizations. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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