"Clinical Research Coordinator I, University of Arizona Cancer Center (Part-Time)"

Position Highlights

This position supports the Behavioral Measurement and Interventions Shared Resource (BMISR) by supervising undergraduate research assistant and ensuring high-quality data across multiple clinical studies. Responsibilities include training students, overseeing Scantron-based data capture and analysis, and leading study start-up activities including development and submission of IRB protocols.

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

• Train undergraduate research assistants in conducting telephone-based assessments for multiple clinical trials supported by the Behavioral Measurement and Interventions Shared Resource (BMISR). Directly supervise undergraduate research assistant to ensure assessments are completed within required timepoint windows. Monitor incoming calls, voicemail, and text messages to ensure timely participant follow-up by the student team. Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for telephone data collection, protocol adherence, and training.
• Eligible for flexible work arrangement.
• Train undergraduate research assistants on scanning paper Scantron forms and performing initial data integrity checks. Conduct detailed data quality reviews using QA/QC programs to identify and resolve discrepancies in behavioral questionnaires. Run analysis and scoring programs in SAS and Stata to generate finalized data output files for investigator use.
• Lead and support clinical trial start-up activities for Cancer Prevention and Control studies, including development and submission of IRB protocols, navigation of regulatory and institutional approval processes, and coordination of site preparation tasks. Provide ongoing study coordination support and other related duties as assigned.
• Provide direct support for dietary recalls and other telephone-based questionnaires as needed, particularly when undergraduate research assistant are unavailable or call volume exceeds staffing capacity.
• Build and manage REDCap databases to support clinical research studies. Optimize REDCap projects to align with study protocols and improve efficiency. Conduct thorough testing of REDCap instruments to ensure accurate logic, usability, and data capture. Collect and integrate feedback from investigators; revise and maintain projects to meet evolving study needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and skill in their application.
• Skill in developing IRB protocols.
• Ability to provide day-to-day supervision of student workers.
• Ability to work independently under the direction of supervisor.

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 or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/MS/MPH in a health-related field (Exercise physiology, nutrition science, health psychology or public health) in a field appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, 3 years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
• Experience with physical activity or dietary assessment.
• Experience with REDCap database development.
• Experience with Stata, SAS programs.

FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20
Job FTE: .5
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

Compensation Guidance
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Career Stream and Level: PC1
Job Family: Clinical Research
Job Function: Research