The above reply provides very good solid advice already so I shall not elaborate or comment on it further.

Coming back to this topic.

Why Research Coordinator?

1. For people who are satisfied with just a degree
2. High family commitment: Good for mothers and family orientated individuals
3. Not academically inclined nor keen for further studies
4. Looking for a stable job in the government sector with no career progression (It's not even established yet), there's a need but it dosen't change a fact that there's no define industry in this area.
5. Looking to be a jack of all trades, master of none. Still exploring and want some exposure (Test Research Industry water)
6. Network with research people and hope DRs will write good testimonials for you when you apply for further studies.

Why Clinical Research Coordinator?

1. It's better then being a Research Coordinator since you not only coordinate administrative Clinical Studies (Attas Clerk).
2. You are involved in both Clinical Trials and Clinical Studies
3. You are involved in the Study Team that is able to run clinical trials together with your profs.
4. Above 3k pay (For Fresh Grads)
5. If you want to work first for 1-2years or so before doing masters to post-doctoral studies, don't waste time working as a CRC.
6. You perform some clinical and laboratory skills.

Cons: High Barrier of Entry because most of them requires min 2years of clinical experience that only Nurses and pharmacists have when they work in the Hospital.
But since nursing and pharmacy is a specialised career why would people still want to dive into a unspecialised role?
So that's the problem why it isn't that attractive for career prospects and progression.

If you are not in the above situation, just follow the advice before my post, study till pHd and conduct your own studies, it's more rewarding to have something of your own rather then working for someone else anyway.