Research Data Coordinator Jobs

Research Data Coordinator jobs are open across academic medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations, and government agencies, from entry-level coordinator to senior and lead roles, with specializations in clinical trial data management, epidemiological research, and biostatistics support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles38
Top stateFlorida
Top employerMoffitt Cancer Center
Top cityTampa, FL
Work type64% Hybrid
Top industryBiotechnology

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AI Data Intelligence Staff Researcher
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AI Data Intelligence Staff Researcher
Lenovo
Morrisville, North Carolina
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Space Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis Postdoctoral Researcher
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Space Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis Postdoctoral Researcher
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
Doctoral degree in physics
10,000+

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Research Data Coordinator I
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Research Data Coordinator I
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$18.4 - $27.09/hr
Bachelor's degree in biological science
5,001-10,000

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Senior Data Scientist III - AI Assurance Researcher
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Senior Data Scientist III - AI Assurance Researcher
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, Washington
Data Analytics
Data Science
Research & Academia
$140k - $229k/yr
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Senior Researcher for Workforce Data
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Senior Researcher for Workforce Data
Tennessee Board of Regents
Nashville, Tennessee
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
51-200

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Research Data Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

Moffitt Cancer Center6 open roles
Apple2 open roles
Virginia Tech2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in research data coordinator jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in a life science, public health, or related field required
  • Experience with clinical data management systems such as REDCap, Medidata Rave, or Oracle Clinical
  • Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and IRB submission processes
  • Proficiency in data cleaning and quality control using SAS, R, or SPSS
  • Knowledge of FDA regulations and HIPAA data privacy requirements
  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions, case report form design, or study documentation

Tips for Your Research Data Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to the protocol

Highlight the specific database systems you've used, such as REDCap, SAS, or SPSS, and name the study types you've supported. Hiring managers scan for protocol compliance experience and IRB familiarity, so make those visible in your first few bullet points.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists research data coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by study phase

Filter for roles that name the clinical trial phase or research stage you know best. A coordinator with Phase II oncology experience is a stronger match for a Phase II cardiology role than a generalist, so targeting by phase makes your application more competitive.

Get your CCRP or CCDM certification first

Many academic medical centers and CROs list the Certified Clinical Research Professional or Certified Clinical Data Manager credential as preferred. Earning one before you apply moves you past the initial screen and signals you understand GCP and regulatory requirements.

Prepare for a data audit exercise

Many interview processes for this role include a live or take-home exercise where you clean a messy dataset or identify protocol deviations. Practice flagging missing values, inconsistent date formats, and out-of-range entries in a sample spreadsheet before your interview.

Negotiate start date around your certifications

If you're mid-way through a SOCRA or ACRP certification exam cycle when you receive an offer, ask for a start date that lets you complete it. Most research institutions prefer you start credentialed and will accommodate a two-to-four-week adjustment.

Research Data Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most research data coordinators?

The most active employers for research data coordinators right now are Moffitt Cancer Center, Apple, and Virginia Tech, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and contract research organizations consistently account for the largest share of open roles.

How many research data coordinator jobs are remote?

About 73% of research data coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by institution type. Data entry, quality control, and database management tasks are most commonly approved for remote work, while roles that require on-site participant contact or biospecimen handling are almost always in-person.

How do you become a research data coordinator?

Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, public health, statistics, or a related field. Gain hands-on experience through a research assistant role, internship, or clinical trial support position where you work directly with data collection tools and study protocols. Learn a clinical data management system such as REDCap, then pursue a CCRP or CCDM certification to strengthen your application for coordinator-level roles.

Can you get hired as a research data coordinator with little experience?

Yes, entry-level research data coordinator roles exist, particularly at universities and academic hospitals that run ongoing longitudinal studies and need coordinators for data entry and quality checks. Demonstrating familiarity with any clinical or scientific database, even from a class project or volunteer research position, and showing you understand IRB consent processes will set you apart from candidates with no research exposure at all.

What does the research data coordinator interview process look like?

Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with the principal investigator or data management lead who will ask about your experience with specific databases, regulatory requirements, and data cleaning methods. Some institutions add a practical exercise where you review a sample dataset or case report form for errors. A final round with the broader research team is common before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to research data coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to research data coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your study area, database experience, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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