Clinical Research Coordinator - Sarver Heart Center; COM-T

Clinical Research Coordinator I - Sarver Heart Center (COM‑T)

Location:

Tucson, AZ. Salary: $47,356.00–$59,195.00. Full‑time, FTE 1.0. Exempt.

Position Overview

The Sarver Heart Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support clinical research conducted by University of Arizona faculty. The selected individual will support daily clinical research operations by successfully implementing and adhering to clinical research studies. Clinical research activities will include screening, recruitment, study visit procedures, data collection and sample processing. The position requires professional communication and collaboration with physicians, hospital partners, and study sponsors.

Occasional out‑of‑state travel may be required for sponsor training; weekend or evening support may be needed to meet study protocol requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit, and enroll participants for assigned studies by interviewing potential participants and reviewing medical history to determine eligibility.
• Inform and instruct study participants regarding research protocol and complete informed consent procedures.
• Assist with coordinating and performing research testing per protocol (drawing blood, vital signs, EKGs, etc.) and processing laboratory samples for shipment.
• Assess participants during research visits, review lab results, report side effects or problems to the principal investigator.
• Complete case report forms and document medical data in the patient record and sponsor database.
• Assist PI with sponsor site visits and audits, providing requested documentation.
• Provide weekend and evening support as needed to meet study protocol requirements.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data.
• Skilled in interacting with peers, patients, management, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of clinical research.
• Motivated to provide high‑quality, compliant research.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (advanced learning attained through experience) required.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in human subjects research.
• Experience with research protocols, development, and regulations.

Benefits

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Contact:
Gerry Flores – gflores
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