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Clinical Research Coordinator
The site-side operator who runs the trial day-to-day with patients and PI.
Also known as: CRC · Study Coordinator · Research Nurse Coordinator
Salary band (US)
$55k–$85k
Salary band (UK)
£30k–£45k
Typical YoE
0–4 years; many enter from RN or BSc
What the role is
CRCs sit at the investigator site (hospital, clinic, academic center) and are the operational owner of one or more studies. They consent participants, schedule visits, collect specimens, complete eCRFs, and interface with the monitoring CRA. Common entry point into clinical research from nursing, medical, or life-science backgrounds.
A typical day
- Informed consent visit with new participant
- Phlebotomy and PK sample processing
- Update eCRF for yesterday's three subject visits
- Pharmacy reconciliation for IP returns
- Resolve a query from the sponsor's CRA
Required skills
Informed consentPhlebotomy / vitalsEDC entryRegulatory binder upkeepPatient rapport
Certifications that matter
Career ladder
Junior
CRC I
This role
Senior CRC
Next
Lead CRC → CRA → Clinical Project Manager
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