Clinical Research Coordinators


Overview

Clinical Research Coordinators

Introduction

Clinical research coordinators plan, manage, and/or coordinate clinical research trials. Most work in laboratory settings in clinical research facilities. They record data, maintain case report forms and drug dispensation records, and monitor project activities to make sure they comply with government and institutional policies. They also make sure that patients are well cared for throughout the clinical trials. Coordinators use computers and analytical, scientific, and medical software programs to code information and trac...

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Median Salary

$70,432

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Employment Prospects

Good

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Minimum Education Level

Bachelors Degree


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Experience

One to two years of experience


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Skills

Interpersonal|Organizational|Research


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Personality Traits

Organized|Problem-Solving|Scientific

Earnings

The average annual salary for clinical research coordinators was $52,840 in 2024, according to Payscale.com. Ten percent of CRCs earned $40,000 or less, while the top 10 percent earned $70,000 or more.

Salary.com reports higher salaries for clinical research coordinators. Earnings for coordinators ranged from $60,499 to $81,353 in 2024, with an average salary of $70,432.

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Work Environment

Clinical research coordinators spend much of their time in a lab setting, working closely with lead investigators, other clinical research team members, lab workers, and research subjects. Most coordinators work full time. Work hours may vary depending on the nature of the study; for example, if a study is being done to learn more about the digestive process in the morning versus the evening, c...

Outlook

The outlook for clinical research coordinators is bright, according to the U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Information Network (O*NET). Companies will continue to need clinical research coordinators to help get funding for and monitor all aspects of their clinical research projects. There has been some consolidation in scientific research organizations due to increased outsourcing of res...