Entry Level Clinical Specialist Jobs
New grad clinical specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on clinical training can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Education, with employers like Memorial Healthcare System, OU Health, and Houston Methodist hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Specialist position is responsible for supporting multiple projects under supervision of Clinical Trial Manager which may include clinical research protocols, gathering patient data via methods specified in the study protocol, study reports. This position ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Bachelor's Degree in a Health-Science related field preferred
Experience
One year experience in healthcare setting preferred
Research setting preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Exhibits good listening skills
Ability to work independently and analyze and solve problems
Demonstrates the ability to manage clinical and interpersonal situations
Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and work independently
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supports the inter-professional team of clinical research investigators, nurses and coordinators. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the clinical trial manager including but not limited to informed consent for non-interventional studies, data abstraction and recording in CRFs.
Makes phone calls to study patients for appointment reminders and follow-up.
Transports blood and tissue samples. Processes and packages lab samples for shipping to sponsor or storage at site per the study manual of operations.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Completes required case report forms and resolves queries. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers. Ensures accurate regulatory filing.
Assists Clinical Trial Manager in identifying opportunities research workflow process improvement, providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assures study conduct meets appropriate IRB, FDA, ICH and agency guidelines.
Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in simple data analysis, with development of training materials for data reports, systems and collection and report generation.
Leads and identifies opportunities for performance improvement. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes.
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
+ Uniform: No
+ Scrubs: Yes
+ Business professional: Yes
+ Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
+ Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
+ On Call No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Specialist position is responsible for supporting multiple projects under supervision of Clinical Trial Manager which may include clinical research protocols, gathering patient data via methods specified in the study protocol, study reports. This position ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Bachelor's Degree in a Health-Science related field preferred
Experience
One year experience in healthcare setting preferred
Research setting preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Exhibits good listening skills
Ability to work independently and analyze and solve problems
Demonstrates the ability to manage clinical and interpersonal situations
Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and work independently
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supports the inter-professional team of clinical research investigators, nurses and coordinators. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the clinical trial manager including but not limited to informed consent for non-interventional studies, data abstraction and recording in CRFs.
Makes phone calls to study patients for appointment reminders and follow-up.
Transports blood and tissue samples. Processes and packages lab samples for shipping to sponsor or storage at site per the study manual of operations.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Completes required case report forms and resolves queries. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers. Ensures accurate regulatory filing.
Assists Clinical Trial Manager in identifying opportunities research workflow process improvement, providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assures study conduct meets appropriate IRB, FDA, ICH and agency guidelines.
Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in simple data analysis, with development of training materials for data reports, systems and collection and report generation.
Leads and identifies opportunities for performance improvement. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes.
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
+ Uniform: No
+ Scrubs: Yes
+ Business professional: Yes
+ Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
+ Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
+ On Call No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Entry Level Clinical Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical specialist job?
Start by highlighting any clinical rotations, internships, or lab experience on your resume, since employers at this level prioritize hands-on exposure over years on the job. A degree in a life sciences, nursing, or allied health field gives you a strong foundation. Tailoring your application to show product knowledge or patient-facing skills relevant to the specific device or therapy area the employer covers will set you apart from other new candidates.
Which companies hire entry level clinical specialists?
Companies hiring entry level clinical specialists right now include Memorial Healthcare System, OU Health, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from medical device manufacturers, diagnostics companies, and healthcare technology firms that run structured onboarding or training programs for candidates who are newer to the field.
Are there remote entry level clinical specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level clinical specialist roles lean on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 15% of entry level clinical specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve training, support coordination, or account management functions that can be handled without being physically present at a clinical site.
Are these new grad clinical specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internships toward that requirement, or accepts a strong academic background in place of prior employment. Look for language like "recent grads encouraged" or "training provided" as reliable signals that the employer is open to candidates just entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical specialists?
Entry Level clinical specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they rely on field-based specialists to support product adoption, clinical education, and customer accounts, functions that companies actively build out by bringing in motivated candidates who are earlier in their careers.