Clinical Research Coordinator at the National Human Genome Research Institute
MEDICINE
1/3/20231 min read
She talks about:
Overview of NIH: national institutes of health
Why she wanted to work at the NIH
How she got her current role
Post-baccalaureate fellowship opportunities at the NIH
What the interview process was like and how she prepared
Describes what she does as a clinical research coordinator
The clinical side vs the wet lab scientific research side of the NIH
Her main roles and responsibilities
What a typical day looks like for her in what she is doing and how much time she is spending on each role
How she handled the novelty of the new role
What the learning curve and training process was like
What her weekly schedule looks like
What being a contracted employee means for her hours
How social the role is
What she likes and finds challenging about the role
How this role helped her understand her future career options
What the social scene is like at her company
Characteristics important for the role
Advice for those interested in following a similar path
Ashley Henneberger describes her role as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the National Human Genome Research Institute.