Clinical Research Coordinators

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Job Outlook:
None
Education: Bachelor's degree
Salary
High: $210,330.00
Average: $163,610.00
Hourly
Average: $78.66

What they 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.

On the job, you would:

  • 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.

Personality

A3 Your Strengths Importance

Characteristics of this Career

94% Cooperation  -  Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
92% Integrity  -  Job requires being honest and ethical.
90% Dependability  -  Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
90% Self-Control  -  Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
89% Initiative  -  Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
89% Attention to Detail  -  Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
86% Concern for Others  -  Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
85% Adaptability/Flexibility  -  Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
83% Stress Tolerance  -  Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
81% Achievement/Effort  -  Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
81% Independence  -  Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
79% Persistence  -  Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
76% Leadership  -  Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
76% Social Orientation  -  Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
74% Analytical Thinking  -  Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
67% Innovation  -  Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Strengths

89% Enterprising  -  Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
72% Investigative  -  Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
56% Conventional  -  Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Values of the Work Environment

72% Independence  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
67% Achievement  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
67% Working Conditions  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
61% Recognition  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
56% Relationships  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Aptitude

A3 Your Strengths Importance

Abilities | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

75% Oral Comprehension  -  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75% Written Comprehension  -  The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75% Oral Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75% Written Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
75% Problem Sensitivity  -  The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
75% Deductive Reasoning  -  The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
72% Inductive Reasoning  -  The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
72% Information Ordering  -  The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
69% Speech Recognition  -  The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
69% Speech Clarity  -  The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
66% Near Vision  -  The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56% Category Flexibility  -  The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Skills | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

61% Reading Comprehension  -  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
59% Coordination  -  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
57% Active Listening  -  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
57% Critical Thinking  -  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
57% Active Learning  -  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
57% Speaking  -  Talking to others to convey information effectively.
57% Writing  -  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
54% Monitoring  -  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
54% Social Perceptiveness  -  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
54% Service Orientation  -  Actively looking for ways to help people.
52% Complex Problem Solving  -  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
52% Judgment and Decision Making  -  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
52% Time Management  -  Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Job Details

Responsibilities
Promote products, services, or programs.
Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
Perform clerical work in medical settings.
Conduct financial or regulatory audits.
Manage organizational or project budgets.
Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
Advise customers on technical or procedural issues.
Develop promotional materials.
Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
Maintain operational records.
Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages.
Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.
Communicate with government agencies.
Prepare operational progress or status reports.
Develop organizational methods or procedures.
Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Plan facility layouts or designs.
Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.
Conduct employee training programs.
Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders.
Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
Prepare medications or medical solutions.
Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.
Interpret research or operational data.
Code data or other information.
Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
Schedule activities or facility use.
Schedule activities or facility use.
Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent

98% Electronic Mail  -  How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
97% Face-to-Face Discussions  -  How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
91% Contact With Others  -  How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
89% Importance of Being Exact or Accurate  -  How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
86% Work With Work Group or Team  -  How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
84% Telephone  -  How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
82% Indoors, Environmentally Controlled  -  How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
80% Freedom to Make Decisions  -  How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
78% Coordinate or Lead Others  -  How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
77% Importance of Repeating Same Tasks  -  How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
76% Letters and Memos  -  How often does the job require written letters and memos?
75% Structured versus Unstructured Work  -  To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
68% Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results  -  What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
67% Spend Time Sitting  -  How much does this job require sitting?
63% Frequency of Decision Making  -  How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
59% Physical Proximity  -  To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
59% Deal With External Customers  -  How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
59% Time Pressure  -  How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
59% Exposed to Disease or Infections  -  How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
59% Responsibility for Outcomes and Results  -  How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
65% Duration of Typical Work Week  -  Number of hours typically worked in one week.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Tasks & Values

88% Documenting/Recording Information  -  Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
86% Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work  -  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
85% Getting Information  -  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
85% Working with Computers  -  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
78% Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates  -  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
77% Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings  -  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
77% Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards  -  Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
75% Scheduling Work and Activities  -  Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
74% Performing Administrative Activities  -  Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
72% Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships  -  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
69% Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events  -  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
68% Making Decisions and Solving Problems  -  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
64% Training and Teaching Others  -  Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
62% Processing Information  -  Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
62% Assisting and Caring for Others  -  Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
61% Analyzing Data or Information  -  Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
60% Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge  -  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
56% Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others  -  Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
55% Performing for or Working Directly with the Public  -  Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
55% Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People  -  Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
53% Thinking Creatively  -  Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
53% Communicating with People Outside the Organization  -  Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
53% Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others  -  Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Getting Started

Education:
60%
Bachelor's Degree
12%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)

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