Clinical Research Professional (A.S.) (2408)

Clinical Research Professionals play a critical role in all aspects of clinical trial protocols. Florida ranks within the top five states in the country for clinical studies (FSCJ Workforce Education & Economic Development Research & Analysis Report). The Mayo Clinic is the largest research participant and other organizations sponsoring trials including the National Cancer Institute (NCI) the University of Florida-Jacksonville Children’s Oncology Group, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Southwest Oncology Group, and AddVie (FSCJ Workforce Education & Economic Development Research & Analysis Report). Entry-level clinical research professionals may be employed in a variety of settings wherever clinical research is conducted. Graduates may find employment opportunities as clinical research coordinators, clinical trial data entry specialists, clinical research technicians, associate research coordinators, clinical research subject recruitment specialists, clinical research assistants in variety healthcare fields or in other areas related to clinical research.

Graduates will be encouraged to take the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification exam or the Society of Clinical Research Association (SOCRA) Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CRPS) exam once work experience eligibility requirements have been fulfilled.