Clinical Research Assistant - Department of Surgery (Part-Time)

Position Highlights

The Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns and Emergency Surgery seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support the clinical research in trauma. This position will require evening and weekend availability. We are looking for candidates to serve as a clinical study Research Assistant for trials that will provide 24/7 direct observation and data collection to screen and enroll participants in hemorrhage control, resuscitation, spinal cord injury, surgical site infections, traumatic brain injury, etc. The Clinical Research Assistant will work closely with the manager to facilitate the trial by screening, recording interventions, obtaining labs, completing case report forms, assisting with query resolution, and interviewing and scheduling study participants for follow-up.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate potential study participants for eligibility.
• Complete and maintain case report forms and participant binders, ensuring consents are current.
• Enter study data into the electronic database accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor patients throughout the clinical pathway (trauma, OR, IR, ICU, clinic) to ensure protocol adherence.
• Notify Trauma Research Manager of any protocol issues or concerns.
• Coordinate required lab testing and scheduling with Banner lab in collaboration with the Trauma Research Manager.
• Attend site visits and contribute to additional duties or projects as assigned.
• Explain the study, obtain consent, and enroll participants.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision with general expectations.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Posting Number: req25532
Department: Surgery
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 24
Job FTE: 0.60
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $18.15 - $22.69
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade: 4
Career Stream and Level: OC3
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
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter