Clinical Research Coordinator I - Sarver Heart Center

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Aug 04, 2025

Clinical Research Coordinator I - Sarver Heart Center
Posting Number	req23339
Department	Sarver Heart Center
Department Website Link	https://heart.arizona.edu/
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Sarver Heart Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support clinical research conducted by University of Arizona faculty. The selected individual will support daily clinical research operations by successful implementation and adherence to clinical research studies. Clinical research activities will include screening, recruitment, study visit procedures, data collection and sample processing. This position will require professional communication and collaboration with physicians, hospital partners, and study sponsors. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required for sponsor training. Weekend and evening departmental support may be required to meet study protocol requirements. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Following detailed instruction, will screen, recruit and enroll participants for assigned studies by interviewing potential participants and reviewing medical history to determine if eligibility requirements are met. Under direction, will inform and instruct study participants concerning research protocol and complete the patient informed consent procedure. Under direction of PI, assist with coordinating and and/or performing research testing per protocol such as drawing blood, vital signs, EKGs, etc., includes processing and packaging of laboratory samples for shipment. With detailed instruction, assess participants during research visit; perform initial review of study lab results; assess for any side effects or other problems; notify principal investigator of any participant reported side effects or problems. With detailed instruction, complete case report forms for each study participant, and document medical data in the patient record and sponsor database. Ensure case report forms or other data collection/tracking tools are created if not provided by sponsor. Assist PI with sponsor site visit and audits for assigned studies, including escorting visitors and providing requested documentation. Provides weekend and evening support for team coordination, communication, etc to meet study protocol requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret and analyze data. Skilled in interacting and working with others; including, peers, patients, management, internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of clinical research skills. Motivated to provide high quality, compliant research.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. Up to 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.
Preferred Qualifications	Bilingual in English and Spanish Experience in Human Subjects Research. Experience with research protocols, development, regulations.
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	6
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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
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Gerry Flores \| gflores007@arizona.edu
Open Date	7/3/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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