Remote Clinical Research Assistant Jobs
Remote clinical research assistant jobs are open across the U.S. in clinical trials, pharmaceutical research, contract research organizations, and biotech, at companies ranging from large CROs with distributed teams to remote-first biotech startups. Employers hiring remotely right now include Emory University, ICON, and Medpace. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The research coordinator will help the faculty PI with managing multiple aspects of human subjects research studies and NIH-funded walking exercise research studies. The roles will include subject recruitment, subject scheduling, managing lab calendars, assisting with IRB protocol and consent documentation, organization of study records and data, as well as interacting with participants during the study sessions.
- Manages research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.
- Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
- Interfaces with research participants, determines eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.
- Approves orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducting screenings for study participants including interviews and questionnaires.
- Supervises collection of study specimens and processing.
- Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinates other services as needed.
- Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.
- Prepares regulatory submissions.
- With appropriate credentialing and training may perform phlebotomy or diagnostics.
- Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
- High School Diploma or GED and five years of clinical research experience.
- Or two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and three years clinical research experience.
- Or a licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and two years clinical research experience.
- Or a Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related, or business administration related program and one year of clinical research experience.
- Or a Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.
This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of Clinical Researcher.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
The research coordinator will help the faculty PI with managing multiple aspects of human subjects research studies and NIH-funded walking exercise research studies. The roles will include subject recruitment, subject scheduling, managing lab calendars, assisting with IRB protocol and consent documentation, organization of study records and data, as well as interacting with participants during the study sessions.
- Manages research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.
- Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
- Interfaces with research participants, determines eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.
- Approves orders for supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Assists in developing recruitment strategies and conducting screenings for study participants including interviews and questionnaires.
- Supervises collection of study specimens and processing.
- Establishes case packages for study procedures, monitors scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinates other services as needed.
- Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.
- Prepares regulatory submissions.
- With appropriate credentialing and training may perform phlebotomy or diagnostics.
- Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
- High School Diploma or GED and five years of clinical research experience.
- Or two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and three years clinical research experience.
- Or a licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and two years clinical research experience.
- Or a Bachelor's degree in a scientific, health related, or business administration related program and one year of clinical research experience.
- Or a Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.
This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of Clinical Researcher.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Who's Hiring
- Emory University14
- ICON10
- Medpace7
- Parexel7
- WEP Clinical7
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote clinical research assistant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biology, nursing, public health, or a related field
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification or willingness to complete it before starting
- Experience with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave, REDCap, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with IRB submission processes, informed consent procedures, and protocol compliance
- Strong attention to detail in source document verification, adverse event reporting, and data query resolution
- Prior experience in a clinical, laboratory, or research setting through internships, co-ops, or volunteer work
Tips for Your Remote Clinical Research Assistant Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote clinical research assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async documentation skills upfront
Remote clinical research employers prioritize candidates who document clearly without in-person prompts. Mention specific experience writing SOPs, maintaining source documents, or completing electronic case report forms accurately in your application materials.
Demonstrate remote trial coordination readiness
Highlight direct experience with electronic data capture platforms like Medidata Rave or REDCap and remote monitoring tools. Employers hiring remotely want proof you can support trial operations without being on-site at a clinic or sponsor office.
Prepare for competency-based remote interviews
Remote clinical research assistant interviews frequently test self-management and written communication through scenario questions. Practice explaining how you've caught a protocol deviation independently, resolved a data discrepancy remotely, or coordinated with a site contact across time zones.
Remote Clinical Research Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote clinical research assistant job?
Target contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms with distributed research teams, since these employers are most likely to hire clinical research assistants remotely. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for self-direction, precise written communication, and familiarity with electronic data capture systems and remote trial coordination tools. Candidates who can demonstrate experience with regulatory documentation, IRB protocols, and async team collaboration stand out in remote applicant pools.
Which companies hire remote clinical research assistants?
Remote clinical research assistant roles are posted by Emory University, ICON, and Medpace and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include contract research organizations, pharmaceutical sponsors, and biotech companies that run distributed clinical trial teams.
Can you get a remote clinical research assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land than on-site ones because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal oversight. CROs and academic research sites occasionally hire entry-level remote assistants. Candidates can strengthen their case by showing completed GCP training, clinical research certificate coursework, volunteer research experience, and comfort with electronic data capture platforms.
Do you need a degree for remote clinical research assistant jobs?
Usually, but not always. Most remote employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in a life sciences field, though some CROs and research organizations will consider candidates with a combination of relevant certification, GCP training, and hands-on clinical or research coordination experience. Demonstrating fluency with trial management systems and regulatory documentation can partially offset a non-traditional academic background.
Which industries hire the most remote clinical research assistants?
The sectors hiring the most remote clinical research assistants are Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed clinical trial teams and contract research arrangements that make remote clinical research assistant roles practical and common.
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