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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level clinical research associate in the United States is $28.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Entry Level Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring clinical trials to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical guidelines, and study protocols. They assist in site selection, data collection, and verifying that study procedures are properly followed. Entry-level CRAs typically work under the supervision of senior CRAs and may travel to different clinical sites. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and organizational skills are essential. This role is a starting point for a career in clinical research, with opportunities for growth into senior CRA or project management positions.

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As an Entry Level Clinical Research Associate, your day-to-day work generally involves assisting with monitoring clinical trial sites, reviewing study documentation, and ensuring adherence to protocol and regulatory requirements. You may support more senior team members in conducting on-site or remote visits, tracking patient recruitment, and managing data collection. Additionally, you’ll communicate regularly with site staff and other stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure data quality. This hands-on experience is essential for building expertise in clinical research processes and advancing toward more senior CRA roles.

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To thrive as an Entry Level Clinical Research Associate, you typically need a bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field, a solid understanding of clinical trial protocols, and attention to detail. Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, electronic data capture (EDC) systems, and regulatory documentation is often required. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively collaborate with study sites and team members. These skills are critical to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and successful progression of clinical studies.

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Clinical Research Associate I

Omaha, NE • On-site


University of Nebraska Medical Center
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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: Staff_14356 Department Neurological Sciences 50001975 Business Unit College of Medicine Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule As directed by supervisor Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity Position Summary
The Clinical Research Associate will work at the Mind & Brain Health Labs (MBHL, Department of Neurological Sciences) with the principal investigator and research team to coordinate, develop, and conduct clinical research projects aimed at improving patient health, disease treatment, and quality of life in individuals who are aging or have neurological, psychiatric, physiologic, or other medical disorders.
Will assist with clinical research projects from start to finish to support successful communication, coordination, regulatory and protocol compliance, and work across a diverse, multidisciplinary team to meet project goals.
See "unmc.edu/mbhl for more information on MBHL.
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Additional Information
Posting Category Research - Non Academic Working Title Clinical Research Associate I Job Title Clinical Research Associate L1 Salary Grade RA14H Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY Salary Range $18.990 - $28.510/hourly Job Requisition Begin Date 01/08/2026 Application Review Date 01/23/2026 Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education: High School education or equivalent If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Will consider three years related post high school education/experience)
Required Experience 3 years If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research
(Will consider three years related post high school education/experience)
Required License No If yes, what is the required licensure/certification? Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint Required Other Computer Applications: Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Health, Science or related field.
Preferred Experience:
1. Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in social, cognitive, or health science lab
experience is desired, including experience with data collection, recruitment and
conducting of studies with research participants.
2. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Access, Excel, and
Powerpoint) and Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat is preferred.
3. Experience and background in the administration of cognitive and
neuropsychological tests is preferred.
4. Experience working with elderly and patient populations is preferred.
5. Experience with general programming languages (e.g., Python, shell scripting) or statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, MATLAB) is preferred.
6. Basic knowledge of statistics is preferred.
7. Electrical, mechanical, or computer troubleshooting skills are preferred.
Preferred License: Yes If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
valid drivers license
Preferred Computer Applications: Not Applicable Preferred Other Computer Applications: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, REDCap, EPIC/OneChart, R, Python Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers is required.
2. Understanding physical, cognitive, visual, psychologic impairments of subjects with neurological disorders and ability to interact with them in a patient and professional manner is required.
3. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
is required.
4. Ability to effectively work independently and in a team is required.
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