Brain Imaging Clinical Research Assistant (Aging)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson campus invites applications for a Clinical Research Assistant in the Department of Surgery. The role supports Dr.

Craig Weinkauf's project on carotid artery atherosclerosis and cognitive impairment, involving MRI and brain imaging, patient interaction, and data management. Ideal candidates have strong English communication, good people skills, and a background in English, Psychology or science; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab members on research to understand how vascular disease affects cognition and risk for dementia.
• Assist in developing clinical trial protocols; enroll patients; complete intake and IRB requirements; conduct patient calls and meetings.
• Compile data/collection, assist in preliminary analysis; maintain research database; assist in writing reports and SOPs; assist with IRB documentation.
• Maintain and order supplies; assist training of new team members, including students and junior staff.
• May assist on related research studies; will be trained to do simple brain and carotid imaging and neurocognitive testing.

Skills

People skills

English proficiency

Spanish preferred

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

University of Arizona in Tucson campus invites applications for a Clinical Research Assistant in the Department of Surgery. The role supports Dr.

Craig Weinkauf's project on carotid artery atherosclerosis and cognitive impairment, involving MRI and brain imaging, patient interaction, and data management. Ideal candidates have strong English communication, good people skills, and a background in English, Psychology or science; Spanish is a plus.