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How much do research innovation coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for research innovation coordinator in the United States is $80,570.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research Innovation Coordinator vs Research Analyst?

AspectResearch Innovation CoordinatorResearch Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in relevant field, sometimes certifications in project management or research methodsBachelor's or Master's in related field, often with specialized research or data analysis certifications
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, project-based settings within research institutions or organizationsData-focused environments, analyzing research data, preparing reports
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, innovation labsMarket research firms, government agencies, corporate R&D departments

The Research Innovation Coordinator focuses on managing and facilitating innovative research projects, often coordinating teams and resources. In contrast, the Research Analyst primarily analyzes data and prepares reports to support research objectives. While both roles require strong research skills, the Coordinator emphasizes project management and innovation facilitation, whereas the Analyst concentrates on data analysis and interpretation.

What qualifications do you need to be a research innovation coordinator?

A research innovation coordinator typically needs a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as science, engineering, or business, along with experience in research, project management, or innovation processes. Strong communication, organizational skills, and familiarity with research tools or data analysis software are also important. Advanced degrees or certifications in innovation management can be advantageous.

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Infographic showing various Research Innovation Coordinator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,570 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Tacoma, WA • On-site

MultiCare Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

$28.41 - $40.89/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate clinical research activities, including study implementation and data collection.

  • Prepare for and participate in study monitor visits, ensuring compliance with regulations.

  • Document and maintain accurate records of study visits, procedures, and specimen processing.


MultiCare Health System rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 278 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.


FTE: _1.0, Shift: Day_, Schedule: _M_F

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator I is responsible for the implementation of clinical studies, typically basic science, phase II, III, and IV trials, and IIR studies. This position requires interaction with a wide variety of internal and external groups to include nursing staff, management, physicians, patients, outside organizations, research groups and service groups such as laboratories, pharmacy and radiology.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates clinical research pertaining to clinical research in human subjects.
  • Follows guidelines for identifying subject populations, complete forms, questionnaires, and clinic procedures for collecting and summarizing observations and data.
  • Prepares for and participates in study monitor visits.
  • May perform venous blood draws within the practice scope of a Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy license.
  • Coordinates and oversees processing, inventory and shipping of study specimens.
  • Documents and maintains accurate records of study visits and procedures to include financial accrual, source document and eCRF completion in compliance with applicable regulations and department procedures.
  • Completes and submits sponsor queries within 3 - 5 business days from receipt.

Requirements

  • High school education required
  • Bachelors' degree in science, healthcare or other related fields preferred
  • Minimum 1-year prior experience as a research assistant or coordinator within a healthcare setting
  • CPR required
  • Valid Washington State driver's license

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

  • Belonging:We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
  • Mission-driven:We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
  • Market leadership:Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
  • Employee-centric:Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running
  • Technology:"Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
  • Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
  • Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $28.41 - $40.89 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

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About MultiCare

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MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Over the years, we’ve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington. Today, our comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 12 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly care for the communities we serve. Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to the health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on a continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tacoma, WA, US