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Department
CANCER CENTER (IN-CANC-IUINA)
Department Information
The mission of the Indiana University (IU) Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is to support and facilitate the conduct of quality clinical research by IUSCCC translational clinical investigators. The CTO is a centralized resource available to all clinical investigators of the IUSCCC whose services enable the safe and efficient conduct of adult and pediatric trials. The CTO provides a comprehensive range of services. These services begin in the early stages of protocol development and continue throughout the study implementation, publication, and long-term follow-up.
Job Summary
- Assists with identifying and recruiting potential research study subjects; determines eligibility according to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)/protocol approved methodologies, coordinates study procedures, and monitors the progress of research studies or projects.
- Conducts study visit activities and coordinates screening, consenting, and scheduling of test, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments involving study subjects. Coordinates, facilitates, and performs various study activities; manages all follow-up activities with subjects based on protocols.
- Records study data, samples, and/or results in various databases. Maintains databases for subjects and subject scheduling. Performs data validation checks and pursues resolutions to erroneous data. Produces various reports in response to requests from principal investigator (PI), sub-investigators, and/or other study stakeholders.
- Monitors study team compliance with protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Submits all regulatory paperwork required. Communicates with PI and sub-investigators about concerns or recommended changes in study protocols, etc.
- Assists with developing various communications and strategies for advertising and recruitment, as well as in developing information materials for study participants.
- Stays up to date on regulatory affairs and/or clinical research best practices by attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings.
- Provides various other clinical research study or project support as needed (such as assisting with budget development, invoicing for adverse events, billing compliance and patient billing resolution).
- May provide guidance and/or support to less experience clinical research staff.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience; OR
- Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 3 years of health-related or research experience.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Possesses a high degree of initiative.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships.
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IUSCCC Clinical Trials Office
IU Indianapolis Campus
Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Clinical Research
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
Department
CANCER CENTER (IN-CANC-IUINA)
Department Information
The mission of the Indiana University (IU) Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is to support and facilitate the conduct of quality clinical research by IUSCCC translational clinical investigators. The CTO is a centralized resource available to all clinical investigators of the IUSCCC whose services enable the safe and efficient conduct of adult and pediatric trials. The CTO provides a comprehensive range of services. These services begin in the early stages of protocol development and continue throughout the study implementation, publication, and long-term follow-up.
Job Summary
- Assists with identifying and recruiting potential research study subjects; determines eligibility according to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)/protocol approved methodologies, coordinates study procedures, and monitors the progress of research studies or projects.
- Conducts study visit activities and coordinates screening, consenting, and scheduling of test, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments involving study subjects. Coordinates, facilitates, and performs various study activities; manages all follow-up activities with subjects based on protocols.
- Records study data, samples, and/or results in various databases. Maintains databases for subjects and subject scheduling. Performs data validation checks and pursues resolutions to erroneous data. Produces various reports in response to requests from principal investigator (PI), sub-investigators, and/or other study stakeholders.
- Monitors study team compliance with protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Submits all regulatory paperwork required. Communicates with PI and sub-investigators about concerns or recommended changes in study protocols, etc.
- Assists with developing various communications and strategies for advertising and recruitment, as well as in developing information materials for study participants.
- Stays up to date on regulatory affairs and/or clinical research best practices by attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings.
- Provides various other clinical research study or project support as needed (such as assisting with budget development, invoicing for adverse events, billing compliance and patient billing resolution).
- May provide guidance and/or support to less experience clinical research staff.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience; OR
- Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 3 years of health-related or research experience.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Possesses a high degree of initiative.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships.
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IUSCCC Clinical Trials Office
IU Indianapolis Campus
Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Clinical Research
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field required
- Demonstrated knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Experience with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or CCRA credential preferred or required
- Ability to conduct site monitoring visits and perform source document verification
- Strong written communication skills for regulatory submissions and protocol documentation
Tips for Your Clinical Research Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to protocol language
Hiring managers scan for protocol-specific terms like ICH-GCP compliance, adverse event reporting, and CRF completion. Pull exact phrases from each job posting and mirror them in your work history so your resume clears ATS filters before a human reads it.
Highlight your CITI and IATA credentials
Many postings require current CITI Program certification and, for roles handling biological specimens, IATA dangerous goods training. List certification dates on your resume so recruiters don't assume they're lapsed, and renew anything older than three years before applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by therapeutic area depth
Oncology, neurology, and cardiovascular trials each have distinct monitoring expectations and regulatory nuances. When you apply to a role in a therapeutic area where you have direct protocol experience, call that out explicitly in your cover letter rather than relying on a generic research background.
Prepare for competency-based protocol walkthroughs
Interviewers often ask you to walk through how you'd handle a protocol deviation or an unexpected serious adverse event. Rehearse a specific example from your experience using the situation, action, and outcome format, keeping the clinical and regulatory details precise.
Negotiate start dates around active trial timelines
If you're mid-enrollment on a trial at your current employer, tell prospective employers your realistic start date upfront. Sponsors value candidates who close out their current obligations cleanly, and naming a firm transition date signals professionalism rather than urgency.
Clinical Research Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research specialists?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Banner Health are hiring the most clinical research specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract research organizations and large academic health systems tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many clinical research specialist jobs are remote?
About 57% of clinical research specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by function. Roles focused on data management, regulatory submissions, and study coordination tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions that require on-site monitoring visits or direct patient interaction are typically in-person or regionally based.
How do you become a clinical research specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field, then gain hands-on exposure through a clinical research coordinator role, research assistant position, or volunteer work at a teaching hospital or trial site. Earning a CITI Program certification demonstrates GCP knowledge to employers. Many candidates then pursue a CCRP or CCRA credential to move into specialist-level roles and take on independent monitoring responsibilities.
Can you get a clinical research specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry points exist for candidates with limited direct trial experience. Academic medical centers and contract research organizations often hire study coordinators or research associates who handle regulatory binders, participant scheduling, and data entry before advancing to specialist responsibilities. Completing CITI training, shadowing a clinical trial site, or interning through a university research program gives you the foundational credentials hiring managers look for in junior candidates.
What does the clinical research specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with a recruiter screening call focused on your regulatory background and therapeutic area experience. A hiring manager or clinical team lead then conducts a deeper interview that often includes scenario questions about protocol deviations, informed consent procedures, and adverse event handling. Some sponsors and CROs add a written or practical exercise asking you to review a mock protocol section or complete a source document verification task.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your therapeutic area, experience level, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each listing.
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