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Clinical Research Assistant

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Posted October 6, 2026

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Participant Recruitment Data Collection Recruit, enroll, and communicate with study participants remotely following a script and process. Explain study details to potential participants for multiple studies, answer questions, and refer potential participants to the study link where consent is completed by the participant. Coordinate scheduling across multiple concurrent research studies. Process compensation for research subjects and maintain confidentiality of data and accurate record keeping. Project Management Coordination Coordinate project logistics including timelines, scheduling, staffing needs, and coordination with external collaborators and partner organizations. Track expenditures on participant compensation and shipping. Update and maintain project dashboards and timelines. Documentation Reporting Organize and assemble IRB packets and follow up with areas to gain necessary information for the packet submission. Ensure adherence to human subjects research and data security requirements by following outlined processes and escalating issues as necessary. Assist in the preparation of documentation, reports, graphs, and other materials, maintaining appropriate logs and tracking participant progress records. Laboratory Support Train student research assistants and coordinate student workflows. Foster and maintain a collaborative lab environment. Maintain laboratory space and equipment. Maintain organization of physical and virtual spaces and files. Obtain, store and track research supplies and samples. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team skills (in person, writing, and telephone). Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).