Co-investigator vs senior investigator

The differences between co-investigators and senior investigators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a co-investigator and a senior investigator. Additionally, a senior investigator has an average salary of $61,240, which is higher than the $60,791 average annual salary of a co-investigator.

The top three skills for a co-investigator include patients, data collection and IRB. The most important skills for a senior investigator are senior level management, local law enforcement, and claims handling.

Co-investigator vs senior investigator overview

	Co-Investigator	Senior Investigator
Yearly salary	$60,791	$61,240
Hourly rate	$29.23	$29.44
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	7,338	4,525
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Co-investigator vs senior investigator salary

Co-investigators and senior investigators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Co-Investigator	Senior Investigator
Average salary	$60,791	$61,240
Salary range	Between $43,000 And $84,000	Between $35,000 And $105,000
Highest paying City	-	Frederick, MD
Highest paying state	-	Maryland
Best paying company	-	DLA Piper
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between co-investigator and senior investigator education

There are a few differences between a co-investigator and a senior investigator in terms of educational background:

	Co-Investigator	Senior Investigator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Psychology	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Co-investigator vs senior investigator demographics

Here are the differences between co-investigators' and senior investigators' demographics:

	Co-Investigator	Senior Investigator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 38.2% Female, 61.8%	Male, 65.4% Female, 34.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 3.4% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 2.8% White, 62.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between co-investigator and senior investigator duties and responsibilities

Co-investigator example responsibilities.

Accomplish electroencephalogram (EEG), MRI, and behavioral testing on research participants.
Research utilizes nanotechnology in neuroscience aim to better understand and treat pediatric brain tumors and potentially traumatic brain injury.
Perform blood draws, EKG testing, cholesterol testing, A1c/glucose testing, patient interviewing and questionnaires
Build models in python and matlab to investigate the nature of network derive persuasion allocation mechanisms.
Ensure regulatory standards for protocol and HIPPA compliance by staff.
Audit patient notes ensuring compliance with HIPPA and federal regulation code (42 CFR).

Senior investigator example responsibilities.

Investigate allegations of suspect FWA / prioritize and manage case load / maintain comprehensive case files.
Receive multiple letters of commendation for effective investigations that lead to successful prosecutions.
Create budget friendly evidence collection boxes for investigations and patrol officers.
Send specimens to laboratory to obtain DNA.
Participate on committees and teams supporting GMP compliance programs.
Collect possible DNA samples from the scene, victims, and suspects.

Co-investigator vs senior investigator skills

Common co-investigator skills

Patients, 20%
Data Collection, 11%
IRB, 7%
Data Analysis, 6%
Research Projects, 5%
Clinical Trials, 5%

Common senior investigator skills

Senior Level Management, 13%
Local Law Enforcement, 9%
Claims Handling, 8%
Court Proceedings, 8%
Data Analysis, 4%
Management System, 3%

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