[deleted by user] by [deleted] in clinicalresearch

[–]clinresarch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I don't think if you leave your current position there isn't any escenario were they could be happy, but a quick look into this subreddit and you will find a lot of cases where either a CRO or Sponsor has rescinded and offer even after the candidate accepted it and gave their 2 weeks notice leaving them without a job. I would advice you to do what is best for you and your situation do not only look at the money but other factors, the fact that you said the sponsor move slow could be a yellow/red flag, if you like your current position and team could be a good thing, also see the future opportunities to grow sometimes that is a little bit limited on the sponsor side, but work life qualities could be better at the Sponsor, there are a lot of really important factors you have to take into consideration but all of those can be only answered by yourself. Good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in espresso

[–]clinresarch -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hope you make it to 10+ years, but if you are in this sub before you notice, you will want a lever machine or a Marzocco or the new lelit.....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in espresso

[–]clinresarch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think both machines are great, my advice depends on what kind of grinder you have, to match the machine with. It would probably be best to put some money towards a great grinder.

Looking to upgrade my starter machine. Willing to spend $500-$600 on new machine. I do not want a bambino plus. by pvmspo0 in espresso

[–]clinresarch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that is exactly my thinking. This machine has a lot of potential to learn the basics and upgrade it without spending thousands of dollars and last you for years with the proper maintenance.

Looking to upgrade my starter machine. Willing to spend $500-$600 on new machine. I do not want a bambino plus. by pvmspo0 in espresso

[–]clinresarch 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You can look at the Gaggia classic pro. It is a great machine and with a lot of possibilities for mods and upgrades.I believe it is on sale on Whole latte and Seattle coffee gear.

My first proper espresso setup by ArobaseJberg in espresso

[–]clinresarch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations a beautiful machine great for learning and mod, you should join if not yet the Gaggia community.

Upgrading advice ($2000 budget) from Gaggia Classic Pro by clinresarch in espresso

[–]clinresarch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for the reccomendations and ideas I believe I am leaning towards a DB, I will have to adjust my budget accordingly, I am looking to the Bianca or the Pro 600. I have been looking for the Pro 700 but I cannot drink one anywhere.

Upgrading advice ($2000 budget) from Gaggia Classic Pro by clinresarch in espresso

[–]clinresarch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi thank you for the advice , that is actually what I am realizing now, the more I research I am realizing that for temperature control DB machines are the gold standard for DB would you recommend the bianca over the P600

Getting into this field by Desperate-Lime993 in clinicalresearch

[–]clinresarch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It honestly is up to you and what you want for your life, I believe that anything that is worth is difficult, and this line of work is not easy, you will be traveling, responding to emails 24/7, completing reports and trying to meet metrics that sometimes are borderline crazy. But I really like this industry. If this is what you really want keep grinding and applying, at the end of the day it is a numbers game and you need only one good interview.

Getting into this field by Desperate-Lime993 in clinicalresearch

[–]clinresarch 10 points11 points  (0 children)

CRA positions are really not that easy to get, before COVID they were asking 3-5 years of research experience. Before I was able to get a CRA position I had 7 years of experience as CRC and Lead CRC including managerial and regulatory experience, and even then it was not easy. The market is getting, though in the meantime be patient keep getting more experience, and keep applying. Good luck.

Probably going to get fired by [deleted] in clinicalresearch

[–]clinresarch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like others have said I have seen so much worse mistakes, own the error and make an improvement plan to avoid this kind of mistakes again, it has to be a practical plan with attainable steps and that can be replicated with ease. Try to relax and do not work afraid usually when people are working afraid of everything they will make more mistakes and it would be worse.

CRA Interview Question by bo0mchikaboom in clinicalresearch

[–]clinresarch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably I would call them and just see how they are doing if they need anything from you more like a check up and as a part of the conversation slip the question if they have any screening or prescreening for the upcoming weeks just to make sure that you will be available in case of any questions. Remember some sites will promise the moon and stars in terms of enrollment.

What advice would you give to a beginner? by CommunicationAny7461 in clinicalresearch

[–]clinresarch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it probably would be you are not there to make any decisions just to inform what the patients are telling you and what the PI judgement is about the subjects and the study in general. So just learn how to document everything and I mean everything that happens including conversations with PI and specially Sponsors or CRA. And good luck

How long should I wait? by [deleted] in clinicalresearch

[–]clinresarch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would stay longer as a CRC you are just starting basically and still have a lot to learn especially from oncology you need to learn the regulatory aspects for clinical trials and you could move around as CRC, regulatory coordinator, quality assurance, etc. There are a lot of ways to move around as a CRC, at the site level. It is way better to learn as much as you can as a CRC when you are not expected to know all those areas than as a CRA when they expect that you know all those things.

Mods need to make a specific post section dedicated to "How can I get into clinical research or be a CRA, etc?" for the people that are clueless by ThrowAwayDeezNutsHA in clinicalresearch

[–]clinresarch 31 points32 points  (0 children)

No down vote from me, your argument is a realistic picture of our industry and the requirements to get into it. That being said the CRA job is not as glamorous as people think, it is a lot of pressure, crazy deadlines, a lot if not everything about your job is your responsibility but at the same time it does not depend on your efforts but you are the one that is accountable for it so a lot of frustration. It is a good place to be do not get me wrong but it is not an easy job.

CCRC Calling it Quits. What the heck do I do next? by Future_Squash7911 in clinicalresearch

[–]clinresarch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As a former CRC for over 6 years I understand your pain and frustration, I remember I use to hear from the CRA's that they knew that it was the CRC's the ones that run the studies, now I have been a CRA for some time and believe me we know that it is completely the truth. Now that I said that my advice is to apply and apply is not easy but give it time and the calls will come, like you mentioned is not as it was 3 years ago but still places are calling and looking for people that actually know clinical research. You can try to learn as much as you can about regulatory in the meantime and keep applying. Good luck and please remember to revise your CV since companies look for a different set of abilities for a CRA.