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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for research assistant position in Springfield, MO is $19.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $23.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research Assistant Position vs Research Associate?

AspectResearch Assistant PositionResearch Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; some roles may need a master'sMaster's or Ph.D. often preferred; more specialized experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic labs, research institutions, healthcare settingsResearch labs, universities, industry R&D departments
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government agencies, non-profitsUniversities, private companies, biotech firms
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level research rolesViewed as a more advanced research position

The Research Assistant Position typically involves supporting research activities under supervision, requiring a bachelor's degree. In contrast, a Research Associate usually has more experience or advanced degrees, taking on more independent responsibilities. Both roles are common in academic and research settings, but the Research Associate position generally demands a higher level of expertise and specialization.

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Infographic showing various Research Assistant Position job openings in Springfield, MO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,453 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Clinical Research Assistant

Headlands Research

Springfield, MO • On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Everybody is unique. This means the medicine that works for one person might not work for millions of others- and that's what gets us out of bed every morning. At Clinvest Research, we study chronic, unseeable conditions like migraine, arthritis, and diabetes to help bring new treatment options to the world.

We've been conducting clinical trials in southwest Missouri for more than 30 years and have been a part of over 400 trials in over 20 therapeutic areas. In order to keep growing and helping more patients nd hope in their conditions, we're on the hunt for a team member to join us in our effort as a Clinical Research Assistant.

 

As a Clinical Research Assistant, you'll assist with clinical trial procedures as an integral part of the research team. Your direction will be assigned by the Director of Research, but your day-to-day could take many forms. From hands-on time with patients to driving around Springeld on supply runs or touching up on protocol training, everything you do plays an essential role in advancing tomorrow's medicine- today.

 

We believe in sweating the small stuff-here's a list of responsibilities you can expect to be involved in:

 

  • Assist with laboratory functions such as blood draws, maintaining lab kits, processing lab samples, and shipping labs
  • Perform visit assessments such as weight, blood pressure and ECG
  • Provide administrative support to the research team members
  • Protocol-specic training
  • Communicate effectively and work in collaboration with the research team in order to meet research study objectives
  • Aid in recruitment and phone screening of potential patients utilizing patient database and prospective patient database
  • Comply with institutional and departmental policies and procedures
  • Travel in and around Springeld for supply pickup and specimen drop off
  • Manage the storage and retention of study documents as per outlined in study protocols
  • Prioritize workload, plan, organize, track, and follow up on projects and tasks with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks accurately
  • Complete word processing, spreadsheet, and database data entry, including, but not limited to, correspondence, records, reports, scanning, emailing, copying, and other tasks as directed by the study These are done neatly, accurately, and in a timely manner
  • Conduct patient visits, in person and phone call
  • Report punctually in-ofce Monday-Thursday, 08:00am-05:00pm and Friday 8am-12pm
We believe in helping you understand the ne print-here's a list of skills that would make you best t for this position:

 

Skills/Qualications: Reporting skills, administrative writing skills, Microsoft Ofce skills, managing processes, organization, analyzing information, professionalism, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, ability to focus on and perform detailed work, previous phlebotomy skills or willingness to learn phlebotomy, previous ECG experience or willingness to learn.

The hourly rate for this position is $18-$22 and is based on the depth of your skills and prior experience.

We believe in life outside of work

 

Loving your life is the rst step to loving your job. It's part of the equilibrium. We offer paid time off where we encourage you to unplug, take a vacation, and come back fresh and refueled.

As a break from the daily tasks and to-dos, we also nd any reason we can to celebrate. Birthdays, holidays, successes, major life events-get ready to celebrate the people around you!

During the days when the pedal is to the metal in-ofce, we hold schedule exibility on a precious pedestal. In addition, we offer medical, dental, life insurance, and a 401k program with company matching.

We believe in double and triple checks.

 

This is a detail-oriented job, and since you t that requirement, you'll make sure to include #TripleCheck in the subject line of the email you send us with your resume. Bonus points for resumes with references we don't have to ask you for.

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