Clinical Research Assistant - Department of Surgery; Temporary

Clinical Research Assistant - Department of Surgery (Temporary) Position Highlights

The Clinical Research Assistant will support ongoing projects, with primary involvement in our exercise study and survey-based studies. The role will include study coordination, regulatory support, assistance with data management, and participation in research meetings. This position is temporary and for 6 months.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability programs; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Tucson Campus

• Assist with recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants.
• Coordinate and track informed consents across active protocols.
• Distribute and collect study surveys.
• Conduct participant follow‑up and assist with scheduling study visits.
• Maintain screening and enrollment logs.
• Coordinate blood draws, oversee the exercise intervention sessions, and ensure timely delivery of blood and tissue samples to the lab.
• Track study metrics and enrollment progress.

• Enter, update, and maintain study and enrollee data in REDCap/Excel.
• Perform data quality checks and basic data cleaning.
• Organize and maintain study databases.

• Assist with maintaining and updating regulatory documents, as needed.
• Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Ensure compliance with IRB regulatory requirements.

• Attend various monthly and weekly research meetings.
• Assist with literature searches and reference formatting for abstracts or manuscripts, as needed.

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.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience in conducting research within the healthcare field.
• Experience with Data base and Excel.