Clinical Research Assistant

Arizona International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Programs

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Tuition Reduction

Retirement Plans

Recreation Access

Job summary

The University of Arizona's HAB Lab is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to help lead a national study on facility dog programs and other lab projects in a multidisciplinary setting. The role involves participant recruitment, consent, scheduling, and coordination with collaborators in psychology, veterinary medicine, and clinical rehabilitation.

In-person position with responsibilities spanning recruitment, data collection, project management, documentation, and lab support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with REDCap and Qualtrics preferred, not required.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, enroll, and communicate with study participants remotely.
• Explain study details and obtain consent from participants.
• Coordinate scheduling across multiple studies.
• Process compensation and maintain data confidentiality.
• Coordinate logistics, timelines, staffing, and external collaborators.
• Maintain project dashboards and track expenditures.
• Prepare IRB packets and ensure data security.
• Train student researchers and maintain lab space.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant

Dr. Kerri Rodriguez's Human-Animal Bond Lab (HAB Lab) is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to help lead a national study examining the impacts of facility dog programs on patient and canine wellbeing, alongside other ongoing lab projects investigating the role of companion, therapy/facility, and service dogs in human health and wellbeing. This in-person role's responsibilities include participant recruitment, consent, and communication, as well as broader project management such as scheduling, staffing, and coordination with collaborators. This position offers hands-on experience in an interdisciplinary research environment spanning psychology, veterinary medicine, and clinical rehabilitation.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• 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
• More!

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Duties & Responsibilities

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).

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 equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with REDCap and Qualtrics preferred, but not required.
• Project management experience.

Job Details

• Location: Tucson, AZ USA
• Department: Vet Med Administration
• Contract type: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Job FTE: 1.0
• Grade: 4
• Compensation: $18.15 - $22.69 hourly rate
• Job Family: Clinical Research
• Job Function: Research
• Number of vacancies: 1

Contact

Kerri Rodriguez | [e-mail]

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