Research Coordinator Jobs in Texas
Research Coordinator jobs in Texas are concentrated in clinical trials, academic research, and public health, with demand at every level from entry-level coordinators to senior clinical research associates. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor most of the hiring, where major health systems and research institutions like UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, and UT Health San Antonio maintain ongoing coordinator pipelines. Clinical trial coordination and community health research are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.
We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.
As a Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) at Iterative Health you will play a critical role in the successful execution of clinical trials by independently coordinating daily study activities and ensuring compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and patient safety guidelines.
This role is responsible for managing complex studies with minimal oversight while partnering closely with patients, investigators, sponsors, CROs, and internal teams to drive high-quality study execution and enrollment success.
Where You'll Drive Impact
- Independently coordinate and manage industry-sponsored clinical trials from study start-up through closeout with minimal supervision
- Manage complex study visit schedules and protocol-related activities while ensuring adherence to study timelines and requirements
- Lead patient recruitment and retention efforts including chart review, patient outreach, informed consent discussions, and enrollment tracking to support study enrollment goals
- Conduct protocol-required patient visits and assessments in accordance with study protocols, GCP guidelines, and site SOPs
- Perform protocol-required clinical procedures including vital signs, ECGs, specimen collection, investigational product accountability, and phlebotomy, as permitted by applicable regulations, training, and organizational policy
- Process laboratory specimens and prepare shipments in accordance with protocol requirements and applicable IATA regulations
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely study documentation including source records, informed consent forms, CTMS updates, and case report forms
- Ensure high-quality data entry and timely resolution of data queries in accordance with sponsor expectations and established timelines
- Serve as a primary point of contact for study participants throughout study participation
- Maintain ongoing communication with sponsors, CROs, investigators, site leadership, and internal teams to proactively resolve study-related issues
- Prepare for and support sponsor, CRO, and regulatory monitoring visits, audits, and inspections
- Review safety reports and ensure appropriate investigator review and documentation in a timely manner
- Maintain inventory and organization of study equipment, supplies, and investigational products onsite
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance site performance, operational efficiency, and patient experience
- Support the protection of human research participants in compliance with federal regulations, GCP, HIPAA, and institutional policies
- Maintain compliance with all site SOPs, privacy standards, and research protocols
- May support onboarding and mentorship of junior research staff and coordinators
- Perform job related duties as requested
What You Bring to the Team
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific, healthcare, or related discipline required
- 3-5 years of clinical research or healthcare experience required
- Experience in [gastroenterology, hepatology, cardiology] therapeutic areas preferred
- CCRC® — Certified Clinical Research Coordinator or CCRP® — Certified Clinical Research Professional or equivalent clinical research certification preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply research protocols and clinic policies
- Proficiency with CTMS, EDC systems, and standard office software applications
- Familiarity with CTMS or EDC systems preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and office environments for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds as needed
At Iterative Health, we're actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact CandidateAccommodations@iterative.health.
Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.
We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.
As a Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) at Iterative Health you will play a critical role in the successful execution of clinical trials by independently coordinating daily study activities and ensuring compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and patient safety guidelines.
This role is responsible for managing complex studies with minimal oversight while partnering closely with patients, investigators, sponsors, CROs, and internal teams to drive high-quality study execution and enrollment success.
Where You'll Drive Impact
- Independently coordinate and manage industry-sponsored clinical trials from study start-up through closeout with minimal supervision
- Manage complex study visit schedules and protocol-related activities while ensuring adherence to study timelines and requirements
- Lead patient recruitment and retention efforts including chart review, patient outreach, informed consent discussions, and enrollment tracking to support study enrollment goals
- Conduct protocol-required patient visits and assessments in accordance with study protocols, GCP guidelines, and site SOPs
- Perform protocol-required clinical procedures including vital signs, ECGs, specimen collection, investigational product accountability, and phlebotomy, as permitted by applicable regulations, training, and organizational policy
- Process laboratory specimens and prepare shipments in accordance with protocol requirements and applicable IATA regulations
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely study documentation including source records, informed consent forms, CTMS updates, and case report forms
- Ensure high-quality data entry and timely resolution of data queries in accordance with sponsor expectations and established timelines
- Serve as a primary point of contact for study participants throughout study participation
- Maintain ongoing communication with sponsors, CROs, investigators, site leadership, and internal teams to proactively resolve study-related issues
- Prepare for and support sponsor, CRO, and regulatory monitoring visits, audits, and inspections
- Review safety reports and ensure appropriate investigator review and documentation in a timely manner
- Maintain inventory and organization of study equipment, supplies, and investigational products onsite
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance site performance, operational efficiency, and patient experience
- Support the protection of human research participants in compliance with federal regulations, GCP, HIPAA, and institutional policies
- Maintain compliance with all site SOPs, privacy standards, and research protocols
- May support onboarding and mentorship of junior research staff and coordinators
- Perform job related duties as requested
What You Bring to the Team
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific, healthcare, or related discipline required
- 3-5 years of clinical research or healthcare experience required
- Experience in [gastroenterology, hepatology, cardiology] therapeutic areas preferred
- CCRC® — Certified Clinical Research Coordinator or CCRP® — Certified Clinical Research Professional or equivalent clinical research certification preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply research protocols and clinic policies
- Proficiency with CTMS, EDC systems, and standard office software applications
- Familiarity with CTMS or EDC systems preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and office environments for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds as needed
At Iterative Health, we're actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact CandidateAccommodations@iterative.health.
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Research Coordinator Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- UTHealth Houston12
- Iterative Health11
- Houston Methodist8
- Pinnacle Clinical Research6
- UT Southwestern Medical Center6
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Science & Research
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research coordinator jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in a life science, public health, or related field required
- Experience with IRB submissions and human subjects research protocols preferred
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and FDA regulatory standards
- Proficiency in clinical data management systems such as REDCap or Epic
- Strong written communication skills for protocol documentation and reporting
- Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and meet enrollment timelines
Research Coordinator Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research coordinator in Texas?
Most research coordinator roles in Texas require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a life science, public health, nursing, or related field. Texas does not issue a state-specific research coordinator license, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold the Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or the Society of Clinical Research Associates. Many coordinators enter through clinical or academic research assistant roles at Texas health systems or universities before advancing to independent coordinator responsibilities.
Which companies hire research coordinators in Texas?
Employers hiring research coordinators in Texas right now include UTHealth Houston, Iterative Health, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and pharmaceutical contract research organizations keeps coordinator demand consistent year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most research coordinator jobs?
Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas have the most research coordinator openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of medical institutions anchored by the Texas Medical Center, while Dallas draws hiring through its major health systems and biotech presence, and San Antonio benefits from large military-affiliated research programs at institutions such as UT Health San Antonio.
Are there remote research coordinator jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because research coordination often involves on-site participant contact, specimen handling, and direct oversight of clinical procedures. About 8% of research coordinator openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to focus on data management, regulatory submissions, and sponsor communication rather than participant-facing work.
How can I get hired as a research coordinator in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for research assistant or clinical research associate positions at Texas academic medical centers and universities, which routinely hire candidates with relevant coursework but limited direct experience. Institutions such as UT MD Anderson, UT Southwestern, and Texas A&M Health hire coordinators-in-training through structured onboarding programs. Lateral moves from roles like medical assistant, clinical data entry specialist, or study recruiter are common. Completing a Good Clinical Practice certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge in a competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to research coordinator jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to research coordinator jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and target location, and apply directly to each position that matches what you're looking for.
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