Scientific Coordinator Jobs

Scientific Coordinator jobs are open across academic research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, clinical trial organizations, and government agencies, at every level from entry-level research assistant to senior coordinator, with specializations in clinical research coordination, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top stateMaryland
Top employerLabConnect
Top cityEdgewood, MD
Work type67% Remote
Top industryScience

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Scientific Project Coordinator
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Scientific Project Coordinator
LabConnect, LLC
Johnson City, Tennessee
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Scientific Program Coordinator
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Scientific Program Coordinator
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Silver Spring, Maryland
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$53k - $83k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Scientific Program Coordinator
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Scientific Program Coordinator
Booz Allen Hamilton
Edgewood, Maryland
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Project Management
$55k - $126k/yr
Master's degree in business
10,000+

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Scientific Project Coordinator
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Scientific Project Coordinator
LabConnect, LLC
Hopewell, New Jersey
Clinical Trials
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Scientific Project Coordinator
Costello Medical
Boston, Massachusetts
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$60k - $61k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
201-500

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Scientific Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

LabConnect2 open roles
Booz Allen Hamilton2 open roles
Costello Medical1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in scientific coordinator jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in a life science, biology, chemistry, or related field
  • Experience with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or similar platforms
  • Knowledge of IRB submission processes and human subjects research regulations
  • Good Clinical Practice certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire
  • Strong written communication skills for protocol documentation and study reporting
  • Proficiency with laboratory information management systems or clinical trial management software

Tips for Your Scientific Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to protocol language

Scientific coordinators work inside specific protocols, whether clinical, laboratory, or regulatory. Pull exact terminology from each job posting and match it in your resume, hiring managers and ATS systems screen for protocol familiarity before anything else.

List your IRB and GCP credentials prominently

Many scientific coordinator postings require documented human subjects training or Good Clinical Practice certification. Put these certifications near the top of your resume rather than burying them in a footer, so reviewers confirm compliance before reading further.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists scientific 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 or domain

Scientific coordinator roles differ sharply between Phase I clinical trials, basic bench research, and regulatory affairs. Filtering your search by domain prevents wasting applications on roles where your day-to-day experience won't translate to the team's actual needs.

Prepare a data-management scenario for interviews

Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled discrepant data entries, protocol deviations, or audit findings. Walk through a specific example from your own work, naming the system you used, the corrective action you took, and the outcome it produced.

Negotiate start dates around active studies

If you're currently coordinating an ongoing study, flag your earliest realistic start date in your offer negotiation. Employers in research settings understand study obligations and will often accommodate a later start rather than lose a qualified candidate entirely.

Scientific Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most scientific coordinators?

The most active employers for scientific coordinators right now are LabConnect, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Costello Medical, and the most openings are in Maryland, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and contract research organizations consistently represent a large share of open roles.

How many scientific coordinator jobs are remote?

About 100% of scientific coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Regulatory affairs coordination, data management, and protocol development roles are most likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules, while positions involving active specimen handling or in-person patient contact are almost always on-site.

How do you become a scientific coordinator?

Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science discipline, then gain hands-on experience through a research assistant position, internship, or clinical trial support role. Complete IRB and Good Clinical Practice training, which most employers require. Build familiarity with at least one electronic data capture platform, then apply to coordinator positions at academic institutions, hospitals, or contract research organizations where your domain experience matches the study type.

Can you get a scientific coordinator job with little or no experience?

Entry-level scientific coordinator roles do exist, particularly at universities and research hospitals that hire recent graduates into study coordinator or research associate titles. Strengthen your application by completing GCP or IRB training independently before applying, highlighting any undergraduate research projects or laboratory coursework, and targeting postings that explicitly state they will train the right candidate rather than those requiring prior coordinator experience.

What does the scientific coordinator interview process look like?

Most scientific coordinator interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your research background and protocol experience. A second round typically involves a panel of the principal investigator, study team members, and sometimes a regulatory or compliance officer. Expect scenario-based questions about handling protocol deviations, managing participant scheduling, and maintaining accurate study records. Some employers add a short written exercise or ask you to review a sample data discrepancy.

Where can I find and apply to scientific coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to scientific coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the listings that match your experience and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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