Clinical Research Assistant

Banner Health; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant in Sun City, Arizona. This part-time role involves supporting research studies through data collection, participant recruitment, and administrative tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and two years of experience in a health care setting. Ideal candidates will be organized and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a health care setting, preferably in a research environment.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support investigator-initiated and pharmaceutical research studies.
• Assist with data collection and documentation.
• Recruit potential research participants.

Skills

Human relations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data entry proficiency

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or Certified Research Assistant Certification

Job description

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Location: Sun City, Arizona. Department: Biomarker Laboratory – Research. Work shift: Day. Job Category: Research. Schedule: Part-Time, 2.5 days per week.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Health Research Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders and to providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing this devastating disease. Banner Research is committed to improving people’s lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing primary support to both investigator-initiated and pharmaceutical research studies and projects by assisting with data collection, documentation, intake/registration, maintenance of source documents, participant recruitment and retention, data entry into research systems, data audits, maintaining research supply inventory, and performing administrative tasks and clinical assessments as assigned.

Core Functions

• Assist in establishing the clinical trial record, including creation, preparation, and maintenance of study‑specific source documents; perform protocol‑required study procedures; ensure data is properly recorded in source using ALCOA principles; transcribe source data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Register potential research participants into both clinical and research systems, including demographic and insurance information.
• Prepare source and shadow charts for each participant, ensuring all documents are completed in a timely manner and filed in each binder (medical records, pharmacy orders, infusion orders, imaging documents).
• Understand the informed consent process and documentation; assist with consent audits and upload signed versions to clinical and research systems.
• Recruit potential participants via phone line, pre‑screening, medical record review, and recruitment database maintenance; attend community outreach and appreciation events as needed.
• Collect, process, package, and ship laboratory specimens (blood, urine, CSF) per protocol, laboratory manual, and IATA guidelines; maintain laboratory binder and requisition forms; schedule courier pickups and manage tracking and dry‑ice logs.
• Maintain frequent interaction with participants, families, clinicians, and other Banner departments; accompany participants to approved and affiliated Banner Health off‑site campuses for visits and procedures (infusions, imaging, registration, ophthalmology, dermatology).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
• Two years of experience in a health care setting, preferably in a research environment, providing knowledge of basic laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology to read, identify, and extract pertinent data from medical records.
• Ability to multi‑task, re‑prioritize duties as needed, and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent human relations, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in data entry and computer programs associated with maintaining databases and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Certified Research Assistant Certification.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.