DATA ENTRY CLERKS
(BIOTECHNOLOGY: CLINICAL RESEARCH)

• THE JOB
• COMPENSATION
• REQUIREMENTS
• OCCUPATIONAL CODES
  
  

DATA ENTRY CLERKS (BIOTECHNOLOGY: CLINICAL RESEARCH)
California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part)
Interest Area:  Emerging Occupations
1996

THE JOB

Data Entry Clerks are responsible for using a keyboard or 
other type of data entry device to enter clinical research data into a 
computer statistical database.  They may operate on-line terminals, personal 
computers, and scanners.

COMPENSATION

$11,000 - $25,000 per year

REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Knowledge

   Ability to key enter data at a high speed and with accuracy.
   Good spelling and grammatical skills.
   Familiarity with technical language and terminology.


Training/Requirements

High school diploma or AA degree with training in word processing, data 
entry or some job experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CODES

DOT:
Data Entry Clerk, 203.582-054

OES:
Data Entry Keyers, 560170


Source:  State of California, Employment Development Department,
         Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
         (916)  262-2162

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