Hands-on role in clinical trials with neurological focus—a solid foundation in research practice
Opportunity to work with documentation, participant coordination, and regulatory processes
Full-time in-person role offering structure and routine collaboration
** Cons:**
In-person role in Pasadena—less flexibility in location
Compensation details aren’t specified upfront
Requires familiarity with clinical research methods, documentation, and patient interactions
Given the hands-on responsibilities and the importance of coordination in clinical settings, does this role align with your strengths or interests? Would you take it—and why or why not?
CRC in Pasadena could be solid if they’re paying at least ~$55–60k with benefits and real training — small behavioral sites often mean you’re doing everything (phlebotomy, EDC, recruitment, monitor days). Did they list salary and the trial mix or weekend/on‑call expectations?
I’m in Houston and CRC roles at private sites here tend to run about $22–30/hr; I’d want the pay range, how many active trials you’d cover, and whether they expect blood draws/EKGs or weekend visits. Did they share turnover or how many CRCs they have now?
Did a stint at a small neuro-behavioral site; the work was good but I was solo on six studies and doing phlebotomy until I pressed for formal training. Ask to shadow one screening visit and get the 90-day training plan in writing, including who signs off your rater certs and lab competencies.
I’d ask who does the neuro scales/ratings and whether they require rater certification - at one site the CRCs were drafted as raters without training and it bottlenecked every screening. Also confirm if they have a real CTMS or are paper-heavy; I burned weeks reconciling paper source to EDC until they modernized.