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Department:
Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109543
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)
Position Description:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s) in the Department of Surgery, the Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, and biospecimen collection for multiple clinical research studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator II works collaboratively with investigators, clinical care teams, laboratory personnel, and regulatory staff to ensure protocol compliance, participant safety, and the accurate collection, processing, documentation, and transport of clinical samples to designated research laboratories.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and retention for multiple clinical research studies.
- Identifies and approaches potentially eligible participants in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
- Obtains informed consent and maintains ongoing communication with study participants throughout their participation.
- Collects, processes, labels, documents, stores, and transports biological specimens according to study protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains chain-of-custody documentation and ensures timely delivery of research specimens to designated Department of Surgery laboratories.
- Collaborates with investigators, clinical staff, laboratory personnel, and research teams to facilitate study enrollment and sample collection activities.
- Ensures assigned studies are conducted in accordance with University of Louisville Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, applicable federal regulations, and institutional policies.
- Maintains accurate and complete study documentation, source records, participant logs, and specimen tracking records.
- Performs data collection, data entry, and quality assurance activities in accordance with study protocols and established standard operating procedures.
- Assists with preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents, study files, and IRB submissions as needed.
- Communicates study requirements and participant schedules with investigators, research staff, and clinical teams to ensure successful study implementation.
- Supports monitoring visits, audits, and quality assurance activities by maintaining organized and compliant study records.
- Maintains inventory and supplies necessary for participant enrollment, specimen collection, processing, and storage.
Target Compensation Maximum:
$26.03
Target Compensation Minimum:
$17.35
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
Department:
Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109543
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)
Position Description:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s) in the Department of Surgery, the Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, and biospecimen collection for multiple clinical research studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator II works collaboratively with investigators, clinical care teams, laboratory personnel, and regulatory staff to ensure protocol compliance, participant safety, and the accurate collection, processing, documentation, and transport of clinical samples to designated research laboratories.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and retention for multiple clinical research studies.
- Identifies and approaches potentially eligible participants in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
- Obtains informed consent and maintains ongoing communication with study participants throughout their participation.
- Collects, processes, labels, documents, stores, and transports biological specimens according to study protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains chain-of-custody documentation and ensures timely delivery of research specimens to designated Department of Surgery laboratories.
- Collaborates with investigators, clinical staff, laboratory personnel, and research teams to facilitate study enrollment and sample collection activities.
- Ensures assigned studies are conducted in accordance with University of Louisville Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, applicable federal regulations, and institutional policies.
- Maintains accurate and complete study documentation, source records, participant logs, and specimen tracking records.
- Performs data collection, data entry, and quality assurance activities in accordance with study protocols and established standard operating procedures.
- Assists with preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents, study files, and IRB submissions as needed.
- Communicates study requirements and participant schedules with investigators, research staff, and clinical teams to ensure successful study implementation.
- Supports monitoring visits, audits, and quality assurance activities by maintaining organized and compliant study records.
- Maintains inventory and supplies necessary for participant enrollment, specimen collection, processing, and storage.
Target Compensation Maximum:
$26.03
Target Compensation Minimum:
$17.35
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
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Who's Hiring
- IQVIA133
- Thermo Fisher Scientific69
- Medpace64
- サイネオス・ヘルス60
- Washington University in St. Louis57
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services167
- Education143
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals83
- Consulting & Professional Services21
- Science & Research14
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in life sciences, biology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with clinical trial protocols and GCP guidelines
- Proficiency in electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or Medidata
- Phlebotomy certification or demonstrated specimen collection and processing skills
- Ability to maintain accurate regulatory binders and source documentation
- Familiarity with IRB submission processes and adverse event reporting procedures
Tips for Your Clinical Research Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to trial phase
Hiring managers in clinical research want to know which trial phases you've supported. Call out Phase I, II, or III experience explicitly on your resume rather than listing generic lab duties, since protocol complexity varies significantly by phase.
List every protocol-specific certification
GCP certification, IATA dangerous goods training, and phlebotomy licensure all appear on job postings but get overlooked on resumes. Place certifications in a dedicated section near the top so recruiters don't have to hunt for them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by sponsor type
Academic medical centers, CROs, and biotech sponsors run trials differently and expect different day-to-day skills. Identify which environment matches your experience before applying so your cover letter can speak directly to their workflows.
Prepare for protocol deviation questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled or escalated a protocol deviation. Have one concrete example ready that walks through the deviation, your decision process, and how you documented it, since this tests both technical knowledge and regulatory judgment.
Follow up referencing the IRB timeline
If you haven't heard back after two weeks, a brief follow-up noting your continued interest in the study team is appropriate. Framing your follow-up around the trial's timeline shows you understand how IRB cycles and study startup affect hiring pace.
Clinical Research Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research technicians?
IQVIA, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Medpace are hiring the most clinical research technicians right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large contract research organizations tend to post the most consistent volume throughout the year.
How many clinical research technician jobs are remote?
About 42% of clinical research technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though most hands-on specimen and data collection roles require on-site presence. Remote and hybrid arrangements are most common for data management, regulatory coordination, and remote monitoring support functions within research teams.
How do you become a clinical research technician?
Start with an associate or bachelor's degree in a life science, then complete a Good Clinical Practice certification to meet the baseline requirement most employers post. Gaining experience through a hospital lab, university research assistant role, or CRO internship builds the hands-on protocol exposure hiring managers look for. Phlebotomy certification strengthens your candidacy for roles involving specimen collection.
How do you get hired as a clinical research technician with little experience?
Focus on roles posted as entry-level or research assistant positions at academic medical centers, which are more likely to train candidates who have GCP certification but limited trial experience. Volunteer or work-study positions in university research labs count as relevant experience. Highlighting coursework in biostatistics, pharmacology, or human subjects research helps differentiate your application when your work history is thin.
What does the clinical research technician interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, a technical interview with the study coordinator or principal investigator, and sometimes a practical skills assessment covering specimen handling or data entry accuracy. Expect scenario-based questions about protocol deviations, informed consent procedures, and how you prioritize competing tasks during a study visit. Some employers add a panel interview with the broader research team.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research technician jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your experience, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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