Clinical Research Coordinators

Employers

Clinical research coordinators work for research facilities, universities, hospitals, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and site management organizations. Most employers prefer entry-level coordinators who have several years of clinical research experience.

Starting Out

Competition for clinical research coordinators jobs is keen because the work is interesting and there are typically more applicants than available jobs. Coordinators often get their start through an internship or part-time job in an organization that conducts clinical research. They also find job listings through their school's career services office, professional associations for clinical research professionals, and through online employment and social networking Web sites such as LinkedIn.com.