Entry Level Clinical Research Technician Jobs
New grad clinical research technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on lab coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Medpace, IQVIA, and University of Miami hiring at this level now.
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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.
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Entry Level Clinical Research Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical research technician job?
Entry level clinical research technician roles typically look for a bachelor's degree in a life science, biology, or health-related field, plus any hands-on exposure from lab coursework, internships, or volunteer research work. Highlighting experience with data collection, specimen handling, or regulatory documentation gives candidates a clear edge. Certifications like a Clinical Research Associate credential can also strengthen an application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level clinical research technicians?
Companies hiring entry level clinical research technicians right now include Medpace, IQVIA, and University of Miami, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from contract research organizations, hospital systems, academic medical centers, and pharmaceutical or biotech companies running active clinical trials.
Are there remote entry level clinical research technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level involve on-site lab or clinical work. About 19% of entry level clinical research technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions typically involve data management, regulatory affairs support, or clinical trial coordination rather than direct specimen or patient contact.
Are these new grad clinical research technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical research technician roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, senior thesis research, or a portfolio of relevant coursework as equivalent to work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'training provided,' or 'new graduates encouraged to apply' as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical research technicians?
Entry Level clinical research technician roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run ongoing clinical trials, require large support teams for data collection and compliance, and regularly onboard junior staff to build long-term research pipelines.