Entry Level Clinical Research Nurse Jobs
New grad clinical research nurse jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical practicum experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Medpace, Johns Hopkins University, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 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
- Medpace41
- Johns Hopkins University35
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute23
- Emory University22
- University of California - San Francisco22
Top Industries Hiring
- Education287
- Healthcare & Medical Services284
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals93
- Technology & Software44
- Science & Research40
Entry Level Clinical Research Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical research nurse job?
Employers hiring at this level look for active RN licensure, familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and any hands-on exposure to clinical trials through nursing school rotations, internships, or volunteer research experience. Highlighting patient assessment skills and attention to protocol documentation gives entry level candidates a clear edge. A cover letter that connects bedside nursing experience to research coordination responsibilities strengthens any application.
Which companies hire entry level clinical research nurses?
Companies hiring entry level clinical research nurses right now include Medpace, Johns Hopkins University, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies that run their own clinical trials and actively onboard nurses new to the research setting.
Are there remote entry level clinical research nurse jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still involve on-site patient contact. About 18% of entry level clinical research nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and these positions tend to focus on remote patient monitoring, data review, or study coordination tasks that do not require a physical clinic presence.
Are these new grad clinical research nurse jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical research nurse roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts nursing school clinical rotations or internships in lieu of direct research experience, or explicitly states that a portfolio of academic project work will be considered alongside a traditional employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical research nurses?
Entry Level clinical research nurse roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run ongoing clinical trials and study programs that depend on RN-credentialed staff to screen participants, administer investigational treatments, and maintain regulatory documentation at the site level.