Would this count as good research experience?

[quick1]

Have an upcoming job interview for a clinical researcher coordinator position at a very reputable school (who ironically just rejected me from their doctoral program yesterday). It sounds like its dependent on funding and a lot of grunt work (scheduling, calls, paperwork, reports, data) and in the off chance I did get the job I'd have to leave most of the part time work I do working with clients but it'd be more money and more hours.

But more importantly in the off chance I got a chance at a job like this, would doctoral admissions committees look at this as solid research experience?

And in the interview do I bother mentioning I'm applying to doctoral programs or do I just focus on the job interest.

I know, I know i'm putting the cart before the horse here but it would mean multiple changes in what I'm doing.

[DBP]

Working in "lab manager" capacity helps keep you involved in research and can provide strong LORs. But it's not necessarily, "research experience".

If you emphasize to the interviewers that you'd like responsibilities in addition to your daily tasks that would allow you to get more research skills for grad school, you can do things on the job - like being involved in lab meetings, presenting data to the group, helping design experiments, etc.

Maybe ask for feedback from a mentor with regard to what areas you need to develop?

I think you should definitely mention that you're long term goal is doctoral programs; this is a plus for you and them.

Good luck at the interview!

Best!

[quick1]

Working in "lab manager" capacity helps keep you involved in research and can provide strong LORs. But it's not necessarily, "research experience".

If you emphasize to the interviewers that you'd like responsibilities in addition to your daily tasks that would allow you to get more research skills for grad school, you can do things on the job - like being involved in lab meetings, presenting data to the group, helping design experiments, etc.

Maybe ask for feedback from a mentor with regard to what areas you need to develop?

I think you should definitely mention that you're long term goal is doctoral programs; this is a plus for you and them.

Good luck at the interview!

Best!

Thanks for the feedback , I appreciate it! I''ll have to see how it goes.