Significant Career Lesson From a Clinical Research Associate at a Public Biotech Company
Entry-level positions in clinical research for undergraduates include clinical trial assistant roles; however, depending on experience and job descriptions, "you could probably be qualified for it...even as an undergraduate student," such as a Clinical Research Associate position. Prior healthcare internships significantly improve job prospects.
Entry-Level Jobs, Clinical Research, Healthcare Industry, Job Descriptions, Internships
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Kimberly Sern
Clinical Research Associate
Public Biotech Company
University of California, Santa Barbara
UCLA Anderson FTMBA 2024
Biology & Related Sciences
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Research and Development (R&D)
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in clinical research are available, such as Clinical Trial Assistant or even Clinical Research Associate.
2. Undergraduate students can be qualified for entry-level positions, particularly with prior healthcare experience or internships.
3. Carefully reading job descriptions is crucial to understand the specific requirements and qualifications of each role.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
You can enter as a clinical trial assistant. However, if you read the job description carefully, you might also qualify as a clinical research associate. The titles can vary slightly between companies.
Reading the job description will give you a good idea of what a company is looking for and what the role entails. You may be qualified even as an undergraduate student, especially if you have prior working experience or internships in the healthcare industry.