Clinical Research Technician Internships
Clinical research technician internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience supporting live studies, mentorship from working clinical research technicians, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with Profound Research, Corewell Health, and The Cigna among the employers posting roles now.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Summary: A Research Student will be trained through a mentor in the principles, conduct and interpretation of research in conjunction with a related or unrelated educational program.<br><br>
Job Description:
Learns and conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, and/or chromatography. Learns and uses standard research equipment such as microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, centrifuges. Collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results. With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing. Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research. May perform literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research.
Pay Range:
$15.00 – $24.04
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
- Employment: Per Diem
- Shift: Day
- Category: Academic Research
- Pay Range: $15.00 - $24.04
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Req ID: JR106240
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Summary: A Research Student will be trained through a mentor in the principles, conduct and interpretation of research in conjunction with a related or unrelated educational program.<br><br>
Job Description:
Learns and conducts routine tests following established procedures, which may include assays, DNA sequencing, tissue culture, protein purification, Southern blotting, PCR analysis, electrophoresis, and/or chromatography. Learns and uses standard research equipment such as microscopes, incubators, autoclaves, centrifuges. Collects basic study data through monitoring devices and maintains daily logs/basic records of methodologies and test results. With supervision, using databases, may summarize data and interpret results using descriptive statistics and basic hypothesis testing. Attends Medical Center lectures regarding all safety requirements/conditions. Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further own knowledge of research. May perform literature searches and library investigations as they relate to the research.
Pay Range:
$15.00 – $24.04
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
- Employment: Per Diem
- Shift: Day
- Category: Academic Research
- Pay Range: $15.00 - $24.04
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Req ID: JR106240
Clinical Research Technician Internship Market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Tips for Your Clinical Research Technician Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers open summer intern applications in the fall semester. If you wait until spring, many structured cohorts are already full. Set a target date in September or October for your first round of applications to competitive programs.
Build a project record before you apply
Hiring teams for clinical research technician interns expect limited work history, so documented coursework projects carry real weight. Compile two or three experiments, data-collection exercises, or regulatory-documentation samples that show your methods and tools, and be ready to walk a recruiter through what you did and why.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time so you reach openings that never appear at on-campus events.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Clinical research technician intern interviews typically include a technical component covering laboratory procedures, GCP basics, or data-entry accuracy scenarios. Practice answering these questions aloud, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers assess how you approach a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured clinical research training programs early
Many large sponsors and contract research organizations run formal rotational or cohort programs designed specifically for people entering clinical research. These programs recruit months ahead of their start dates and fill in the first wave of applications, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply before the general market opens.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 25% of the clinical research technician internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through postings, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Clinical Research Technician Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a clinical research technician internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Document two or three research projects, noting the methods, instruments, and protocols you used, and have them ready to reference in interviews. Apply directly to companies posting openings and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a clinical research technician internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real study tasks, whether the team has open headcount when your internship ends, and how early you express interest in returning. Treat every assignment as a demonstration of your work, and ask your supervisor about return-offer timelines before the internship ends.
When should I apply for clinical research technician internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and hospital systems recruit summer interns during the preceding fall semester. Smaller companies, startups, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently, rather than waiting for a single hiring season, gives you the widest window.
Are clinical research technician internships paid?
Most professional clinical research technician internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it, so check each posting directly for the range or stipend structure that applies.
What should a clinical research technician internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented research projects, naming the techniques, assays, or data-collection methods you used and linking to any published analyses, lab reports, or coursework portfolios where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in biology, chemistry, or clinical methodology. Keep everything to one page so reviewers can assess your fit quickly.
Are there remote clinical research technician internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 75% of the clinical research technician internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts focused on data management, regulatory documentation, and clinical data entry fill quickly, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get clinical research technician internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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