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Clinical Research Coordinator

Ascension Health

Austin, TXFull-time$26.49–36.93/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$26.49–36.93/hr
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator works with investigators, sponsors, and research staff to plan, conduct, and evaluate project protocols. The role coordinates participant recruitment and monitoring, manages participant-related issues, supports regulatory compliance and audits, and coordinates Institutional Review Board activities. It also prepares and maintains materials and records needed for IRB compliance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Protocol CoordinationResearch Participant RecruitmentResearch Participant MonitoringAdverse Event ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAudit PreparationInstitutional Review Board Coordination

Qualifications

High School Diploma or 2 Years ExperienceAssociate's or Technical Degree4 Years Applicable ExperienceResearch Professional Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Austin, TX

  • Facility: North Lamar Building

  • Department/Specialty: Neurological Surgery

  • Schedule: Full Time | Monday-Friday

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Collaborates with primary investigator, sponsor and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols. Monitors and reports on progress of projects.

  • Assists with the recruitment, selection, scheduling, and monitoring of research project participants. Manages the handling of adverse events, compliance and other participant-related issues.

  • Coordinates the preparation and delivery of departmental communications, presentations and marketing/educational materials.

  • Collaborates to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Assists with responding to and preparing for audits.

  • Coordinates activities for the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

  • Prepares and maintains documents, presentations, files, training materials and databases needed for IRB compliance.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • None Required.

  • Preferred Credential(s):

  • Certification specializing in Research Professional credentialed from the Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R).

  • Research Professional.

Education

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 26.49

Max Salary 36.93

How this job compares

Set against the 622 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26.49–36.93/hr
  • US median$24–36/hr177 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $31.71/hr, is 6% above the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the middle half of Clinical Research Coordinator hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in Texas and 622 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Clinical Research Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (406 postings).
Education
203 of the 622 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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