Clinical Research Coordinator III - Arthritis Center

Clinical Research Coordinator III - Arthritis Center

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25591

Department: Arthritis Center-Research

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Arthritis Center seeks to fills the position of Clinical Research Coordinator III. The Clinical Research Coordinator III will lead the daily operations of the Clinical Research Unit and assist in the design, development, and implementation of clinical research projects in the Arthritis Center. They will oversee, coordinate, and administer IRB approved research studies, and will provide oversight and training support to the clinical research team for quality and regulatory assurance. The Clinical Research Coordinator III will work with University of Arizona and Banner Health colleagues to provide budgetary and fiscal management, facilitate successful study implementation, and oversee clinical data management systems.

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

• Coordinate and conduct multiple clinical research studies according to protocol, which includes subject recruitment, consenting, and administration of protocol required procedures such as questionnaires, vital sign measurements, biospecimen collection, follow up contacts, etc.
• Collaborate with investigators to develop new strategic research initiatives to grow the teams' portfolio.
• Serve as a liaison to study participants, investigators, study team, regulatory personnel, sponsors, and vendors as applicable, and serve as a mentor to coordinators from other COM-T departments.
• Manage IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and contract submissions for assigned studies, which involves interfacing with numerous systems including, eIRB, OnCore, UAHS Research Intake Application, and others.
• Maintain regulatory and study documentation in accordance with policies and regulations of University of Arizona Institutional Review Board (IRB), National Institute of Health, and other relevant organizations.
• Independently and accurately collect and evaluate clinical data from subject interviews, medical record review, and study indicated procedures with data entry into appropriate data management systems.
• Support investigators with research case report form and survey creation, customized REDCap database builds/management, and development of standard operating procedures as needed.
• Complete basic lab processing as required by study protocols (ie. centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze samples), maintain detailed specimen records for sample storage and shipment to central labs.
• Appropriately ship samples 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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: DOE

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

Grade: 8

Career Stream and Level: PC3

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