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If you are considering working at ACRC trials, please take the time to read this review. I worked at ACRC Trials for 4+ years, and because of ACRC Trials, I was able to grow so much as a leader, and also as a professional within the field. ACRC Trials is truly a family-run company, and this is something that should make you excited to work here. From someone who has worked in a corporate setting before (and who has many friends who work in corporate companies and constantly complain about the bureaucracy and stagnant movement within their roles), I can tell you that working here is SO MUCH BETTER. You really have a lot of independence, and A LOT of room to grow… of course as long as you work hard. When I first started, I was hired as a research assistant, quickly made my way to a research coordinator, and eventually was given the opportunity to lead the development of a new research facility at a remote site. This is the type of growth I want from a job, and this is exactly the types of opportunities that ACRC can give you (again, as long as you are dedicated and work hard). And the managers/owners really do see how hard you work. As I said before, the company is fairly small (10-15 employees), and this really gives you the chance to get close with your managers (the people who will ultimately give you more responsibilities), and they really do see the work you put in. Since the company is small, and is growing quickly, the managers are looking to give you these added responsibilities. And with these responsibilities, comes the potential to make more and more money. One of my favorite parts of working at ACRC Trials was the fact that the owners/your managers are very personable. They are almost always in the office, and are just a knock on the door away. Once you begin working there, you become part of the family, and you will see just how genuine and caring they are of your best interests. If you ever have a problem, they are always there to speak with you and listen to you. Whether you have a problem with your job, with the way things are being run, they will listen to what you say and try to fix the problem. They are not afraid to change things in order to make your employment there more enjoyable. It was disheartening for me to read many of the previous reviews left by unhappy employees here, especially reviews regarding the upper management. A lot of these employees never really got to the point where they felt comfortable approaching the upper management, and this is something that was to their detriment. The sooner you become comfortable with the upper management, the happier you will be… and this lies with you…The owners are open and embracing, DO NOT be afraid to speak with them. They are there for YOU, and are always happy to help you. Many previous reviews also complained about being over worked… I can only imagine what these employees would say about every job they ever had… THIS IS A JOB! YOU ARE EXPECTED TO WORK. YOU ARE GETTING PAID TO WORK. I don’t understand people who come to a job, and expect to get paid doing minimal work. You are working with doctors, patients, research professionals… of course you will need to be ready to work and be at the top of your game. Patients’ safety is in your hands, you need to be responsible and thorough. This is serious work. If you don’t want to work hard, work in a different field. I have seen plenty of people come and go throughout my four years at ACRC Trials. Some people lasted a year or maybe two, but many didn't even last 6 months, let alone a month. Many of these employees are the ones who left negative reviews (I assume), and these reviews, unfortunately, paint a bad picture of ACRC Trials. These people were lazy, expected free-bees, and I bet you would not even last a month anywhere else. They are lucky that ACRC Trials kept them around for as long as they did. As a research coordinator, you will wear many hats here. You will be responsible for learning a protocol, screening patients, conducting all study visits, performing EKGs, phlebotomy (if you are able to), processing and sending out labs, working with CRAs, maintaining professional relationships with the CROs and PIs, keeping up with IP logs and accountability etc… While some other research facilities may have dedicated employees for certain of these responsibilities, in my opinion, having the opportunity to do all of these is a blessing. It has allowed me to learn more about clinical research and has allowed me to really grow in SO MANY WAYS. You will become more knowledgeable, more capable, and so much more advanced in your career. When I first started, we didn’t even have a dedicated regulatory person (which now they do), so I had to keep up with regulatory documents, investigative site binders, etc…This isn’t something you will need to keep up with anymore though, but when I did, I really enjoyed this (I got to learn about the regulatory side of research, which made me into a better research manager when the time came). Another draw to working here is that they send you to the Investigator Meetings for your trial, so you are able to travel a fair amount, which in my book is a great advantage. I loved traveling, so having the opportunity to go to a different city and explore was great. Other pros: Yearly Christmas bonus. For certain trials, you also get a bonus per patient that you are able to randomize. They often have “Fun Days”, where they will take the whole team out for a day during the week and take you in a limo, go to Top-Golf, bowling, etc. all while getting paid. Depending on which site you are at, you can have free lunch most of the time 5 days a week due to doctor’s office’s sponsored lunches. During my last year there they actually initiated a employee-health insurance, which is good for people who need insurance or have families. Also, they were talking about starting a 401-K contribution before I left, which should be really beneficial assuming they followed through with it. Bottom line is: ACRC Trials is a place where you can really grow in your position. You have the opportunity (and should definitely utilize it), to become close with the owners, which can and will make your time here that much more enjoyable. You have the freedom to do what you want, have the opportunity to get raises, and the opportunity to be in charge of your trajectory. This isn’t a corporate company where you are stuck in a certain position, with a certain salary, for a minimum time before you are even up for consideration for advancement. You get what you make of your time here. It is a great place to work and I challenge any person who is looking for a legitimate job (that is fun will provide you an environment where you really feel like family) to apply. You will not be disappointed.

No job doesn't have its cons... However, I must say that the only really con I ever experienced while working here was the fact that many people come and go. As I mentioned previously (and you could probably see with many of the reviews left on ACRC Trials), many people here don’t even last a year. Having a new employee come in, train, get assigned specific trials, then leave once they realize that they don’t want to work hard makes it very difficult for other dedicated employees. We (dedicated employees) end up having to pick up their slack, so sometimes this means that we get added responsibilities (like extra studies, extra patient visits, etc). This has nothing to do with ACRC Trials or their management, it just has to do with the fact that other employees leave us hanging, which is quite annoying. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does it affects morale. ACRC Trials has no other choice but to have its current employees help out until they are able to hire a new employee… and then the training comes again, which takes time before the new employee is able to work independently. Also, when we have our flu studies during flu season, these studies require that a patient is seen usually 5 times within the first 7 days. So often, you will need to come in either on Saturday and/or Sunday, which some people find annoying (especially when flu season lasts 3-4 months). Usually the employees take turns coming in on the weekend, but sometimes you will need to come in a few weekends in a row. It isn’t as bad as it seems, since the visits on the weekend usually take between 15-45 minutes… so you won’t be here for longer than an hour at most. What also makes it not as bad is that these flu studies are also the ones where you usually get a bonus, so it is worth your time. A lot of employees who have left did not like this aspect of the job… however it really isn’t bad.