Entry Level Research Technician Jobs
New grad research technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on lab coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Science & Research, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like University of Miami, Creighton University, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute hiring at this level now.
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Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Houston, Texas
Role and Responsibilities
- Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department.
- Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities.
- Send tissue blocks to vendor to have slides cut and ship these slides to the study’s lab.
- Record all data in specified forms per clinical trial (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
- Enter data into departmental database.
- Recognize discrepancies in the data on the samples and coordinate with the clinical staff to correct.
- Organize and store all reagents according to safety instructions.
- Maintain equipment and a clean and orderly lab environment.
- Restock lab consumables at the end of the day.
- Manage inventory of clinical trial supplies and kits as well as departmental supplies.
- Administrative functions include filing, scanning, copying, and emailing of work documents.
- Ship or store samples as per protocol before the end of the shift.
- Prepare all collection tubes and aliquots for the next day’s clinic with accuracy and responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Lab Assistant training or associate degree in the Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Certification not required
Preferred Skills
- IATA Dangerous Goods handling—if not previously certified will train after hire.
- Prior lab experience including sample processing and shipping experience.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $42,700.00 - $89,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Houston, Texas
Role and Responsibilities
- Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department.
- Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities.
- Send tissue blocks to vendor to have slides cut and ship these slides to the study’s lab.
- Record all data in specified forms per clinical trial (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
- Enter data into departmental database.
- Recognize discrepancies in the data on the samples and coordinate with the clinical staff to correct.
- Organize and store all reagents according to safety instructions.
- Maintain equipment and a clean and orderly lab environment.
- Restock lab consumables at the end of the day.
- Manage inventory of clinical trial supplies and kits as well as departmental supplies.
- Administrative functions include filing, scanning, copying, and emailing of work documents.
- Ship or store samples as per protocol before the end of the shift.
- Prepare all collection tubes and aliquots for the next day’s clinic with accuracy and responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Lab Assistant training or associate degree in the Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Certification not required
Preferred Skills
- IATA Dangerous Goods handling—if not previously certified will train after hire.
- Prior lab experience including sample processing and shipping experience.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $42,700.00 - $89,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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Entry Level Research Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level research technician job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on lab experience, even from coursework or internships, along with familiarity with standard techniques like pipetting, data collection, and equipment calibration. A degree in biology, chemistry, or a related life science is the most common baseline. Highlighting any research project, undergraduate thesis, or volunteer lab work in your application gives you a concrete edge over candidates with no bench experience.
Which companies hire entry level research technicians?
Companies hiring entry level research technicians right now include University of Miami, Creighton University, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from academic medical centers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, contract research organizations, and government laboratories that routinely bring on new graduates to support ongoing studies.
Are there remote entry level research technician jobs?
Yes, though most research technician roles require in-person lab work, some data-focused or analytical positions do offer flexibility. About 6% of entry level research technician openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering roles in data entry, research coordination, or computational analysis rather than wet-lab or specimen-handling positions.
Are these new grad research technician jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior research technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or coursework in place of full-time work history, or lists a portfolio or capstone project as a valid qualification. If a job description mentions training provided or degree required but no minimum years of experience, it is almost always open to new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level research technicians?
Entry Level research technician roles concentrate in Education, Science & Research, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run high volumes of ongoing studies and rely on junior technicians for sample processing, data collection, and routine assay work that does not yet require senior-level expertise.