Entry Level Research Coordinator Jobs
New grad research coordinator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a well-organized research portfolio can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Johns Hopkins University, Medpace, and Medical College of Wisconsin hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Inova Schar Cancer Research is looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Oncology to join the Team. This full-time role will be day-shift working Monday – Friday located in Fairfax, VA. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Oncology implements research studies and ensures research and human subject protection within Inova from site selection to study closure. Coordinates financial aspects of study implementation and management from protocol feasibility through study closure. Develops a basic level of understanding of study coordination and the ability to perform a variety of tasks under direct supervision. Participates in several different types of clinical studies (investigational products, study phases, therapeutic areas and indications). Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.
Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Oncology Responsibilities
- Identifies and explains key protocol elements and performs study tasks under direct supervision.
- Explains basic elements of subject safety including the reasoning behind the required use of an Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee, study activity documentation, and event reporting requirements.
- Demonstrates subject protection under direct supervision.
- Explains the investigational products development process and identify key regulations to control these processes.
- Explains and performs study operational activities in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and non-GCP related study management activities.
- Explains how to document data according to ALCOA-C (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate and Complete) principles.
- Explains the importance of professional conduct and describe leadership principles that impact the effective operation of an investigative site.
- Explains the variety of communication channels, roles and relationship and outlets for study results that impact the conduct of clinical research.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s Degree or relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience: 2 years of patient care experience or 1 year of clinical research experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator preferred.
- Experience leading informed consent discussions and enrolling participants in clinical research studies preferred.
- Experience developing, implementing, and/or evaluating clinical research protocols and operational workflows preferred.
- Experience screening patients for research study eligibility and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, healthcare providers, research coordinators, and other research staff preferred.
- Experience collecting, managing, and verifying research data for accuracy against source documentation preferred.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Description
Inova Schar Cancer Research is looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Oncology to join the Team. This full-time role will be day-shift working Monday – Friday located in Fairfax, VA. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Oncology implements research studies and ensures research and human subject protection within Inova from site selection to study closure. Coordinates financial aspects of study implementation and management from protocol feasibility through study closure. Develops a basic level of understanding of study coordination and the ability to perform a variety of tasks under direct supervision. Participates in several different types of clinical studies (investigational products, study phases, therapeutic areas and indications). Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.
Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Oncology Responsibilities
- Identifies and explains key protocol elements and performs study tasks under direct supervision.
- Explains basic elements of subject safety including the reasoning behind the required use of an Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee, study activity documentation, and event reporting requirements.
- Demonstrates subject protection under direct supervision.
- Explains the investigational products development process and identify key regulations to control these processes.
- Explains and performs study operational activities in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and non-GCP related study management activities.
- Explains how to document data according to ALCOA-C (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate and Complete) principles.
- Explains the importance of professional conduct and describe leadership principles that impact the effective operation of an investigative site.
- Explains the variety of communication channels, roles and relationship and outlets for study results that impact the conduct of clinical research.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s Degree or relevant experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience: 2 years of patient care experience or 1 year of clinical research experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator preferred.
- Experience leading informed consent discussions and enrolling participants in clinical research studies preferred.
- Experience developing, implementing, and/or evaluating clinical research protocols and operational workflows preferred.
- Experience screening patients for research study eligibility and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, healthcare providers, research coordinators, and other research staff preferred.
- Experience collecting, managing, and verifying research data for accuracy against source documentation preferred.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Johns Hopkins University10
- Medpace7
- Medical College of Wisconsin6
- Inova Health4
- AdventHealth Porter4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services86
- Education73
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals15
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Science & Research5
Entry Level Research Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level research coordinator job?
Entry level research coordinator roles typically look for candidates with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus hands-on exposure through internships, lab work, or academic research projects. Demonstrating attention to detail, familiarity with data collection methods, and strong organizational skills gives candidates a clear edge at this stage. Tailoring your resume to highlight specific research tasks, even from coursework, strengthens your application considerably.
Which companies hire entry level research coordinators?
Companies hiring entry level research coordinators right now include Johns Hopkins University, Medpace, and Medical College of Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Employers at this level range from hospitals and academic medical centers to market research firms, government agencies, and technology companies running product or user research programs.
Are there remote entry level research coordinator jobs?
Yes, though the majority of entry level research coordinator roles are still on-site due to lab, clinic, or data collection requirements. About 21% of entry level research coordinator openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability most common in market research, survey coordination, and qualitative data roles.
Are these new grad research coordinator jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior research coordinator roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic research toward requirements, or explicitly accepts a portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' or 'internship experience considered.'
Which industries hire the most entry level research coordinators?
Entry Level research coordinator roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on ongoing data collection, participant coordination, and study management that suits candidates who are early in their careers but trained in research fundamentals.