With rock climbing and American Ninja Warrior, I typically train 4-5 days a week with 2 forced rest days. As a researcher, I work on projects dealing with stem cell-based therapies for inflammatory bowel disease. I write publications on my research. I also occasionally do television spots, fitness competitions, and brand campaigns.
CAREER
Clinical Research Coordinators
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$137,900
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.9% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Clinical Research Coordinators Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.
Other Job Titles Clinical Research Coordinators May Have
Clinical Program Manager, Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Trial Manager, Research Coordinator
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I facilitate the clinical and usability testing of our patented compression technologies. I also organize clinical trials and conduct market research focused on improving patient outcomes and well-being.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
- Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
- Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.
- Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
- Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Clinical Research Coordinators
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (60%)
Bachelor's degree
Post-secondary certificate
Some college, no degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Biomedical Sciences, General
Graduate
Clinical Research Coordinator
Certification / License
Clinical Research Coordinator
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Graduate
Applied Psychology
Doctorate
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Graduate
Educational/Instru...
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
With rock climbing, as with any other job, you need to build your mental confidence to complete challenging tasks that you might think are beyond your abilities. Be aware of what you are capable of, but always be willing to push the boundaries.
Communication and presentation skills - aka "soft skills".
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Educational courses including mathematics and psychology. Obtain either an internship, part-time job, or volunteer in an organization for experience in seeing how management executes their jobs. The easiest place to volunteer is a non-profit organization.
Pay attention to what motivates you, your natural inclination. Follow that wherever it leads.
College Students
Everyone
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