Pros
The staff work well together to keep everyone accountable to the communities we serve. Training is personalized based on experience and as a premier clinical research site, Relaro goes above and beyond in making sure you have the tools you need to succeed. This mental health research team does a great job at reaching out into the community to promote public health and patient education, while also valuing work-home balance and employee feedback. As far as patient recruitment goes, every member of the staff has spent time speaking with potential study candidates, advocating for patient support by study sponsors, and connecting with the vendors that bring patients in. As a member of the team, you really feel that your colleagues can and do support you. My experience in clinical research was rather light before working with Relaro, but the friendly staff and management made me feel welcome and part of the family.
Cons
Even with the proper training, the learning curve for clinical research can be rather steep. As a site that mostly deals with mental health studies, it is important to build strong relationships with your colleagues and mentors, while also building a robust personal support system.