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Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Fellow position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects under the ...

Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Fellow position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects under the ...

Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Fellow position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects under the ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical research fellow in the United States is $65,407.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Clinical Research Fellow is a medical or scientific professional engaged in clinical research, often within a hospital or academic setting. They contribute to studies, trials, and publications while gaining specialized experience in their field. Responsibilities may include patient recruitment, data collection, analysis, and regulatory compliance. This role is typically held by those pursuing advanced training, such as postgraduate doctors or researchers. It provides a crucial foundation for careers in academia, clinical practice, or industry research.

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As a Clinical Research Fellow, your daily responsibilities may include designing and coordinating clinical trials, recruiting and screening study participants, collecting and analyzing clinical data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will often work closely with principal investigators, research coordinators, and sometimes interact directly with patients participating in studies. Regularly, you'll prepare research manuscripts, present findings at team meetings, and help maintain detailed research documentation. This role offers a dynamic mix of hands-on clinical work and analytical tasks, making each day varied and engaging.

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To thrive as a Clinical Research Fellow, you typically need a medical degree (MD or equivalent), experience in clinical research, and a strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Familiarity with research databases, electronic data capture (EDC) systems, and statistical software such as SPSS or SAS is often required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex scientific information effectively are essential soft skills. These qualities ensure accurate data collection, proper study protocol adherence, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary research teams.

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Houston, TX • On-site

Houston Methodist Academic Institute
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Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Performs clinical research of a complex nature under supervision, including planning, executing, and completing research projects.

  • Supports patient contact activities such as enrolling subjects into studies, obtaining informed consent, and supporting clinical protocols.

  • Collects and processes study data, develops and conducts statistical analyses, and maintains study databases in accordance with protocols.

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Fellow position is responsible for performing clinical research of a complex nature; plans, executes and completes clinical research projects under the supervision/direction of a Principal Investigator. This position provides structured education and first-hand applied experiences in such topics as epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, and biomedical ethics/regulation and a certificate of fellowship is granted to the Clinical Research Fellow upon satisfactory completion of the fellowship program.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field

EXPERIENCE
  • Clinical Research Fellow 0 - None Clinical Research Fellow 1 – One year of post-terminal experience Clinical Research Fellow 2 – Two years of post-terminal experience Clinical Research Fellow 3 – Three years of post-terminal experience Clinical Research Fellow 4 – Four years of post-terminal experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Directs patient contact supporting the performance of clinical protocols.
  • Enrolls subjects into prospective studies and obtains informed consent from patients and legally authorized representatives in accordance with hospital policy and the study protocol.
  • Collaborates with the Principal Investigator, interprofessional research team, fellowship stakeholders, and health care professionals regularly for problem resolution and/or achievement of research study goals.
  • Serves as a mentor and provides educational and research oversight for other learners in the applicable department or research lab. Role models effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in development of such skills. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Collects and processes study data and maintain study databases in accordance with study protocols.
  • Develops and conducts statistical analyses for interventional and observational studies using relevant statistical software.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Participates in study data auditing and monitoring procedures.
  • Ensures study procedures are being conducted in accordance with hospital and research institute policy and Good Clinical Practice.
  • Communicates study findings to applicable hospital committees and stakeholders.
  • Completes fellowship objectives and all assigned duties as listed in the identified specific fellowship program.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Participates in grant preparation and formal requests to solicit financial support for ongoing and planned studies.
  • Manages study finances and resources needed to conduct a clinical study. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Develops study protocols, policies, procedures, and order sets based on evidence from published studies and findings from internal studies.
  • Prepares and delivers educational presentations and deliver written reports of scholarship, including but not limited to, published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, quarterly activity reports to fellowship stakeholders, and activity reports to external study sponsors as needed.
  • Assists with recruitment of future fellows into this fellowship training program.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: Yes
    • Business professional: No
    • Other (department approved): Yes

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* No

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school, Pharm D or Doctoral degree (PhD) in medical field

EXPERIENCE
  • Clinical Research Fellow 0 - None Clinical Research Fellow 1 – One year of post-terminal experience Clinical Research Fellow 2 – Two years of post-terminal experience Clinical Research Fellow 3 – Three years of post-terminal experience Clinical Research Fellow 4 – Four years of post-terminal experience

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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