Clinical Research Assistant, Radiology & Imaging Science

Clinical Research Assistant, Radiology & Imaging Science Posting Number req26627 Department Radiology & Imaging Sci Dept Department Website Link https://radiology.medicine.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Clinical Research Assistant works closely with principal investigators, research coordinators, radiologists, technologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to support study implementation, imaging data management, protocol adherence, and timely completion of research milestones. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple studies in a dynamic academic and clinical research environment.

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; 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

• Assist with prospective and retrospective research studies, identifying and screening eligible participants, supporting subject recruitment, scheduling study visits, and coordinating imaging-related research procedures.
• Obtain and document informed consent by completing Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and institutional requirements.
• Responsible for accurate data collection, abstraction, and entry into research databases, including REDCap, while maintaining data integrity and participant confidentiality.
• Prepare and submit study documentation through the electronic Institutional Review Board (eIRB) system, assisting with regulatory maintenance, maintaining study files, and ensuring ongoing compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal regulations.
• Assist Pl in developing clinical trial protocols; provide clinical enrollment of patients in PI's research trial; responsible for completing intake for patients and meeting IRB requirements including calling patients and meeting with them to discuss requirements for study and serve as patient resource for concerns and provide information; assist with patient follow-up calls and appointments.
• Compile data/collection, and assist in preliminary analysis; maintain research database, assist senior lab members with writing summary reports and report findings to investigator; assist senior lab members in the development of written operating procedures for clinical trial; assist senior lab members with submitting required documentation to IRB.
• Maintain and order supplies; assist with training of new team members, including students and junior lab members.
• May assist on related research studies within the assigned lab, based on project needs and Pl direction.

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.

Preferred Qualifications FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 20 Job FTE 0.50 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $18.15 - $22.69 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 4 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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