Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of Surgery

Clinical Research Coordinator I

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the research functions in Dr. Gurtner's lab. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be well-organized, and be highly motivated. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with others within the laboratory. The clinical research candidate will be responsible for supporting multiple ongoing clinical trials in Dr.

Gurtner's lab, focusing on wounding healing, regenerative medicine, and advanced therapeutic interventions.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with promotion/recruitment of research participants.
• Maintain retention by following up with participants in long-term clinical trials.
• Gather consent forms for approval by Human Subjects Panel.
• Complete study data entry in various electronic data systems.
• Update recruitment and screening materials, compliance forms and tracking documents.
• Under direction of the PI and Senior lab members, assist with new protocol submissions, renewals, and revisions to Institutional Review Board (IRB) for multiple studies.
• Support the IRB process by gathering required documentation and assist with maintaining compliance.
• Analyze trends and data in recruitment and assure there is a limited number of competing trials.
• Make recommendations for a variety of options within a trial.
• Track physician regulatory compliance.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of study protocols and schedule of activities.
• Ability to analyze trends and data in recruitment and assure there is a limited number of competing trials.
• Skill in evaluating and recommending a variety of options within a trial.
• Ability to track physician regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Spanish fluency.

FLSA:
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar:
Fiscal

Job Category:
Research

Benefits Eligible:
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 6

Career Stream and Level: PC1

Job Family:
Clinical Research

Job Function:
Research

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates:
Casandra Sanchez, casandrasanchez

Open Date: 8/20/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Application:
The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission. Cover Letter:
Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).