Clinical research assistant Job at University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

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  • University of Arizona
  • Tucson, AZ

Job Description

Full job description

Posting Number

req21444



Department

Cancer Center Division



Department Website Link

Cancer Center Division



Location

University of Arizona Health Sciences



Address

Tucson, AZ USA



Position Highlights

This position works with CRCs and PI's/Research Scientist and supports the data collection for a number of lifestyle intervention clinical trials including: collecting subject data from telephone interviews, tracking subjects on their measurement progress, maintaining logs to send to clinical sites, guiding undergraduate research assistants to complete contact protocols, preparing and shipping wearable devices, and conducting behavioral questionnaire processing.

The incumbent must be available to work in-person when Behavioral Measurement and Interventions Shared Resource (BMISR) student research assistants, trainees, or other staff are working on-site.

This is an extended temporary position expected to last a little over 6 months - Jan 2025 start to mid-July 2025, at 0.5 FTE.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, 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.





Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collect and enter subject data from telephone interviews for 8 to 10 clinical trials.
  • Telephone interviews include 24-hour dietary recalls, 7-day physical activity recalls and patient-reported outcome questionnaires.
  • Maintain logs and reports to track adherence to study contact protocols and communicate with clinical sites about subjects who are difficult to reach.
  • Guide undergraduate research assistants to contact and complete telephone assessments with subjects according to protocols.
  • Monitor incoming and outgoing calls to assure that student research assistants return participant calls in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and ship wearable sensor devices to clinical study subjects and process data to prepare for analysis.
  • Communicate with research participants to ensure they understand how to wear and return the devices according to protocol.
  • Build data collection forms in REDCap and Qualtrics for clinical trials under the direction of a Clinical Research Coordinator and Research Scientist.
  • Manage survey invitations according to protocol and monitor survey data collection progress.
  • Train undergraduate student RAs in processing scantron questionnaires used in clinical trials.
  • Conduct questionnaire processing and quality assurance steps using existing statistical programs and protocols to generate data output files that will be used in analysis.


Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience 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.


The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.



Grade Range Minimum

$18.15



Grade Range Midpoint

$22.69



Grade Range Maximum

$27.23



Career Stream and Level

OC3



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

7/18/2025



Contact Information for Candidates

Angela Yung l ayung@arizona.edu



Open Date

12/9/2024



Open Until Filled

Yes



Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter



Special Instructions to Applicant



Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.



Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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