Entry Level Research Jobs
New grad research jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Houston Methodist 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
- Thermo Fisher Scientific31
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley12
- Houston Methodist9
- University of Miami9
- Penn State University8
Top Industries Hiring
- Education155
- Healthcare & Medical Services71
- Science & Research60
- Consulting & Professional Services42
- Technology & Software20
Entry Level Research Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level research job?
Entry level research employers look for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, and familiarity with research methods, whether from coursework, internships, or independent projects. A clear writing sample, a well-documented class project, or a brief internship in a related field can give you a real edge. Tailor your resume to highlight data collection, literature review, or any hands-on fieldwork you have completed.
Which companies hire entry level researchers?
Companies hiring entry level researchers right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of employers, including consulting firms, nonprofits, academic institutions, and private-sector organizations that run in-house research teams and actively recruit candidates with little or no prior experience.
Are there remote entry level research jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up a significant share of the market. About 24% of entry level research openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility have real options. Filtering by work setting when you search is the fastest way to find openings that match your preference.
Are these new grad research jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior research roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or project work in place of full-time history, or asks for a portfolio rather than a long employment record. Look for language like "entry level," "recent graduates welcome," or "will train" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level researchers?
Entry level research roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on continuous data gathering, competitive analysis, and evidence-based decision-making, creating steady demand for junior researchers who can support senior teams from day one.