How do they match: Clinical Research Coordinators

  • Clinical Operations Specialist
  • Clinical Research Specialist
  • Clinical Support Specialist
  • Clinical Trials Specialist

  • Confer with health care professionals to determine the best recruitment practices for studies.
  • Contact industry representatives to ensure equipment and software specifications necessary for successful study completion.
  • Contact outside health care providers and communicate with subjects to obtain follow-up information.
  • Instruct research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, or documentation procedures.
  • Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.
  • Participate in the development of study protocols including guidelines for administration or data collection procedures.
  • Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
  • Prepare for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
  • Review scientific literature, participate in continuing education activities, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.