Description of a Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical research is the field used to investigate new health-care technologies, procedures and medications. A clinical research coordinator oversees the workers who carry out these trials.
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Function
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The clinical research coordinator ensures that trials performed in the laboratory meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration criteria for approval. The coordinator ensures that data is recorded accurately.
Features
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The clinical research coordinator reports to the principal investigator, the scientist or physician responsible for interpreting the data. The clinical research coordinator fills out all regulatory and safety paperwork and submits it to the appropriate boards and agencies.
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Responsibilities
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The clinical research coordinator obtains blood and tissue samples for testing and collects information through charts, interviews, questionnaires and test results. The coordinator locates problems and recommends solutions, both in data collection methods and adverse reactions that occur in study participants.
Requirements
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Clinical research coordinators typically hold bachelor's or master's degrees in fields such as nursing, psychology, chemistry, biology or public health. They usually work as a team member on clinical studies before being promoted. Voluntary certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals is available.
Compensation
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In October 2009, the average annual salary for a clinical research coordinator was between $30,103 and $66,486, according to Payscale.com.
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