Clinical Research Coordinator I

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25881

Department: Medicine

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Medicine is seeking applicants for a Clinical Research Coordinator I position in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. The Clinical Research Coordinator I will provide foundational support across clinical research studies by coordinating participant visits, conducting basic study procedures, managing routine data and survey workflows, and completing administrative tasks under direct supervision. The Clinical Research Coordinator I will follow established protocols, execute standard operating procedures, and contribute to accurate data collection while supporting higher-level coordinators with operational needs.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

Participant Coordination, Visit Execution, and Basic Clinical Support:

• Following detailed instruction, will recruit, screen, consent, and schedule study participants.
• With instruction, prepare visit materials and assist with visit flow for physical assessments (e.g., 6MWT, active stand, anthropometrics, EKG).
• With guidance, provide participant education within defined limits.
• Coordinate referral-based procedures.
• Under direction, conduct routine study-required clinical support tasks (specimen handling, vitals, basic AE documentation with escalation).
• Following established protocol, maintain participant engagement through reminders, follow-up communication, and assistance with retention activities.
• Execute administrative scheduling tasks for both studies, including tracking reschedules and missed visits.

Survey Distribution, Data Collection, and Data Entry:

• As directed, send scheduled surveys and follow established communication policies.
• Enter data into electronic databases with attention to completeness, accuracy, and adherence to data management procedures, under supervision.
• Assist with basic data quality checks and tracking logs.
• Support proper specimen labeling, processing, and chain-of-custody documentation according to protocol requirements.

Technical Duties:

• Under direct supervision, assists in performing flow-mediated dilation on research participants.
• Assist in performing pulse wave velocity on research participants, under supervision.
• Under direction of PI, assist with collecting and processing blood samples per established protocol.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of ethics and regulations for human subjects research.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and conditions.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• One year of relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flow-mediated dilation training.
• Pulse wave velocity training.
• Blood processing experience.
• Prior experience in human-subjects research involving direct participant interaction, preferably in a clinical or academic health setting.
• Competence with REDCap and OnCore.
• Experience performing or assisting with routine clinical procedures (e.g., vitals, EKG setup, specimen handling) in a research or healthcare environment.

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: Gerry Flores, gflores007@arizona.edu

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).