The Average Salary of a Clinical Research Associate
Clinical research associates usually have lucrative careers. The responsibilities of a clinical research associate are vast as they are responsible for interpreting and compiling results from tests on drugs and medical procedures.
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Getting the Job
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A clinical research associate generally has a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, life sciences, or in a related field. Relevant work experience is usually needed before this title my be obtained. Relevant work experience includes positions that require research and interpretation or jobs within the medical field.
Average Salary
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The average salary for a clinical research associate in the United States as of 2010 was approximately $65,000, according to Indeed. Depending on your area or demand, that figure could be lower or higher. Senior clinical research associates make an average of $81,000.
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Factors
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Size of the company may affect salary. Often, larger companies have the means to pay employees higher wages. In 2010, smaller- to mid-sized companies paid employees on average $47,000 to $60,000 per year, according to PayScale. Larger companies paid an average of $60,000 to nearly $70,000.
Duties
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A clinical research associate oversees tests that are performed on drugs and medical supplies and ensures that the tests follow state and federal regulations. The CRA puts results into charts, graphs, reports and presentations to share the outcomes of the tests. She is also responsible for maintaining patient information and preparing grant proposals. CRAs work for universities, pharmaceutical companies, the government, and scientific research companies.
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