How do I write a clinical research resume?

To get started, you will want to open with a strong clinical research assistant profile summary. Think of your profile summary as a snapshot of who you are as a candidate and what you bring to the table.

The goal is to keep it simple while emphasizing job-specific skills that show potential employers that you are a great fit for this role.

For example, "Molecular Biology graduate ( Magna Cum Laude) with 3+ years of experience assisting and overseeing research projects involving isolating and analyzing RNA and protein. Seeking to join the Lab X Research Team to leverage my data entry and lab maintenance skills to help deliver accurate results."

When writing about your experience, you're going to want to highlight your clinical research skills with real-world examples. You should provide 3 to 6 bullets per lab position listed that start with action verbs.

Also, remember to support your statement with hard numbers whenever possible. For example, "Performed genotyping of mice in 4 cohorts (250 cages each)."

If you authored or coauthored any journal publications or book chapters or presented your research at conferences via a poster or talk, you should include a separate section highlighting these achievements. The same goes if you have received any academic awards or medical research certifications.

Top Skills to Include On a Medical Assistant Resume:

• Data entry analysis

• Lab maintenance equipment safety

• Library database cataloging

• Participant recruitment appointment scheduling

• Teamwork collaboration

• Communication writing skills

• Documentation organization skills

• Interpersonal skills patient career

• Patient assessment preparation