Clinical Research Coordinator I, Cancer Center

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; 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 plan

recreation & cultural activities

Job summary

University of Arizona is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I in the Cancer Center to manage patient flow for oncology trials, perform consent/screening, and enter data across systems in adherence to GCP.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience; training in phlebotomy and vitals may be provided. Strong communication with clinical staff and sponsors is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Willing to be trained in phlebotomy and vitals collection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient through protocol-required procedures (consenting, screening, data collection).
• Liaise between regulatory staff, RNs, clinic staff, faculty and sponsor.
• Enter data into multiple data management systems in compliance with GCP.

Skills

GCP knowledge

IRB procedures

Data entry

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

EDC systems

EMR systems

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator I, Cancer Center

Position Highlights

This clinical research coordinator position is responsible for coordinating a clinical trial patient through all protocol-required procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, consenting, screening, collecting and entering data, and performing follow-up for all patients on assigned clinical trials. The coordinator serves as the liaison between regulatory staff, research RNs, clinic staff, clinical faculty, and the research sponsor to carry out protocol-required events, including data entry, as determined by the protocol calendars. The coordinator supports clinical research protocols from the site evaluation visit, site initiation visit, and start-up through study closure. It is expected that this person will have or develop a knowledge base of the disease areas assigned and clinical research coordinator responsibilities in the clinical oncology setting.

• A Clinical research coordinator can work at one of a few Arizona Cancer Center locations, including the Main Cancer Center, the North Cancer Center Clinic, Orange Grove Clinic, or others as assigned.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A 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; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Role of Clinical Research Coordinator:

• Learn how to apply Good Clinical Practice (GCP)and the Code of Federal Regulations to coordinate the patient care requirements of IRB approved clinical trials protocols.
• This includes consenting, re-consenting, screening, scheduling appointments and procedures, collecting documentation, and submission of data.
• Work through protocol eligibility criteria and learn the requirements for registering a patient to a study or clinical trial.
• Learn to conduct and participate in Site Evaluation Visits (SEV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), monitoring visits and audits for Investigator Initiated trials (IITs), sponsored studies and cooperative group trials.

Participate in trainings, staff meetings and monitoring visits:

• This includes training from the Clinical Trials Office, University of Arizona, Banner and Sponsors to stay informed of processes and procedures.
• Willing to be trained in phlebotomy and/or vitals collection through our clinical partner.

Perform Data Management tasks:

• Following ALCOA-C guidelines, all data collected must be attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original and accurate.

• Coordinators collect, organize and enter data into different data management systems including our local clinical trials management system, the electronic medical record system and specific electronic data capture systems.
• Gain access to all associated clinical trial data management systems.
• Collect appropriate signatures to stay in compliance with GCP.
• Learn to evalute tumor response with Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) and other evaluation criteria used in Oncology.
• Learn to follow up on monitoring report action items and queries.
• Assist in archiving procedures, if necessary.

Assist with patient care:

• Learn to instruct and counsel patients and family members in research procedures. This includes assisting with giving report to pharmacy and infusion nurses for clarification on each specific patients status on each protocol.
• Learn to read and follow clinical trial protocol calendars and meet all requested time points.
• Follow protocol compliance by following a patient through all requirements of assigned protocols.
• Schedule patient visits as needed.

Maintain proper communication within the department:

• Constant communication is required between clinic staff, research RNs, Pharmacokinetic team member, study monitors, and physicians.
• Patients must be regularly informed of their appointments and research specific requirements (example: additional visits for blood draws and other biological specimen submissions).
• Learn to work with finance, at UArizona and our Clinical Partner, to appropriately navigate the coverage analysis and charges associated with clinical trials.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, including the ability to review information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Ability to multitask using time management skills.
• Ability to navigate electronic databases.

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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering directly with patients in a healthcare setting.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356. - $59,195.

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 6

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 represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. 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.

Career Stream and Level: PC1

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

Open Date: 10/15/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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