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Remote research engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors from artificial intelligence and machine learning to biotechnology, advanced materials, and software systems. Remote-first firms, deep-tech startups, and distributed R&D teams at established technology and life-sciences companies are actively hiring, from junior research roles to senior and staff-level engineers. Employers hiring remotely right now include CVS Health, Alvarez & Marsal, and Centene. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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INTRODUCTION
SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials, SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discovery and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SystImmune is seeking a high quality, ambitious and experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support SystImmune’s clinical trials. The Sr. CRA is responsible for the management and oversight of their assigned clinical study sites to ensure data quality and patient safety in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulations, and applicable SOPs. The Sr CRA must be self-motivated, independent, and able to work in a small team environment. The successful candidate will be a highly organized individual who can also multitask and adjust direction based on changing project/corporate priorities.
- Perform Site Evaluation Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim monitoring visits and Close Out Visits.
- Prepare the study reference manual, including liaising with the Contract Research Organization (CRO) team (i.e., central lab, specialty labs and vendors) to ensure efficient preparation and delivery of study materials to investigator sites.
- Responsible for ensuring investigator sites have met all contractual and regulatory requirements for site initiation and first release of study drug.
- Assist in the development of study/program plans (i.e., Monitoring Plan, eCRF Completion Guidelines, Data Management Plan, Safety Management Plan, etc.).
- Manage patient recruitment strategies, proactively identifying barriers to recruitment while proposing solutions (i.e., study-site webinars, newsletters or other potential creative solutions).
- Monitor recruitment, data quality and patient safety while on site and remotely through EDC systems and direct site communication.
- Liaise with study site personnel to ensure timely and correct entry of data into eCRF, including the timely resolution of data queries.
- Maintain project files including ethics committee approvals, curricula vitae of investigators and study personnel, clinical investigators brochure, protocols, case report forms instructions, consent documents, clinical-trial material shipping orders, start-up meeting attendance documentation, letters of agreement, lab reference ranges, and all investigator and site correspondence.
- Identify and complete follow-up of SAEs at study sites.
- Assist with data listing, data coding, patient profile reviews, database lock, and site close-out activities.
- Ensure appropriate and timely submission of documents to the Trial Master File.
- Perform investigational product (IP) inventory, reconciliation and reviews storage and security. Verifies the IP has been dispensed and administered to subjects/patients according to the protocol. Verifies issues or risks associated with blinded or randomized information related to IP.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in health science or related field.
- 5+ years monitoring Oncology trials independently conducting on-site and remote monitoring visits.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills required.
- Demonstrated experience developing/maintaining site relationships and securing compliance.
- Working knowledge of International Conference on Harmonization Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and other clinical trial systems (e.g., CTMS, EDC and eTMF).
- Ability to travel as required (50-75%).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The expected base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.
SystImmune is a leading and well-funded biotech company with a bright future. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.
We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success.
SystImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse talent and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health58

- Alvarez & Marsal41

- Centene35

- ZS Associates29

- Medpace24

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services128
- Technology & Software120
- Healthcare & Medical Services118
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals88
- Insurance73
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote research engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++ for research prototyping and data analysis
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Ability to read, reproduce, and extend findings from peer-reviewed technical literature
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment, simulation tools, or experimental design methods
- Record of contributions to technical projects through published papers, patents, or documented prototypes
Tips for Your Remote Research Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote research engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search the roles by discipline or seniority, find the ones that match your background, and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Build a portfolio around reproducibility
Remote research teams need to evaluate your work before you ever meet. Share documented experiments on GitHub with clear README files, reproducible results, and enough context that a reviewer can follow your reasoning without asking you questions.
Show async communication in your application
Remote research engineer roles screen for written clarity early. Write a concise, well-structured cover message that explains your research focus and what you'd contribute. Treat it as a sample of the documentation and async communication you'd produce on the job.
Target distributed teams in your discipline
Remote-first AI labs, computational biology companies, and distributed materials-science startups hire research engineers remotely far more consistently than traditional firms with physical campuses. Search by research domain and look for teams that list remote collaboration tools like Notion, Weights and Biases, or Slack in their job descriptions.
Prepare for asynchronous technical interviews
Many remote research teams replace live whiteboard sessions with take-home problem sets or async code reviews. Practice writing up your methodology and results in a format a reviewer can evaluate on their own schedule, not just explaining your thinking out loud.
Remote Research Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research engineer job?
Target companies that already run distributed research teams, because they've built the infrastructure for remote collaboration and are far more likely to hire you without a local presence. Remote employers screen for self-direction, rigorous written communication, and the ability to document findings clearly enough that teammates in other time zones can build on them. A public portfolio of research projects, published papers, or open-source contributions gives remote hiring managers something concrete to evaluate before a first call.
Which companies hire remote research engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote research engineers include CVS Health, Alvarez & Marsal, and Centene, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first technology firms, AI and machine learning labs, and distributed life-sciences organizations make up the largest share of remote research engineer openings.
Can you get a remote research engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level research engineer roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one, without the informal mentorship of a shared office. Remote-first startups and academic-adjacent organizations are more likely to hire junior candidates. What opens the door is demonstrable work: a GitHub repository with reproducible experiments, a co-authored paper, or a capstone project that shows you can frame a research problem and execute on it without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote research engineer jobs?
Usually, but it depends on the research domain. Most remote research engineer roles, especially in AI, machine learning, and computational science, list a master's or PhD as preferred because the work involves pushing a field forward, not just applying established methods. That said, remote employers weigh demonstrated research output heavily. Strong publications, a well-documented project portfolio, or prior contributions to open research can offset the absence of an advanced degree for the right candidate.
Which industries hire the most remote research engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote research engineers are Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These industries hire research engineers remotely because their work is inherently collaborative across distributed teams and relies on shared code, data, and documentation rather than physical lab access.
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