Clinical Research Coordinator I, Psychiatry

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

Paid time off

Tuition reduction

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I within Psychiatry to manage protocol-driven visits, consent, data entry, and regulatory tasks. You will liaise between regulatory staff, research teams, clinic staff, faculty, and sponsors to ensure calendar-driven activities are completed accurately.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Experience with clinical research processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical tests and questionnaires for sleep, circadian, and mental health studies.
• Data entry for study protocols and preparation of reports.
• Coordinate administrative tasks: scheduling, intake, and records/files.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Data management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator I, Psychiatry

Clinical Research Coordinator I, Psychiatry

Posting Number req27461

Department Psychiatry

Department Website Link https://psychiatry.arizona.edu/

Location Tucson Campus

Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

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 the regulatory staff, research staff, clinic staff, clinical faculty, and research sponsor to carry out the required events determined by the protocol calendars, including data entry. The coordinator is involved in carrying out the clinical research protocols from the time of the initiation of the project all the way to 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 sleep, circadian, and mental health areas.

• Travel regularly between Nogales and Tucson as required by the position.
• 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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer clinical tests and questionnaires as part of clinical research protocols (assessments of sleep, circadian rhythms, mental health, cognitive functioning).
• Data entry for clinical study protocols and preparation of reports.
• Assist in research coordination to include administrative support schedule coordination, intake and maintaining records/files.
• Prepare documents for submission to Research Intake and IRB, including protocols and consent forms, working with faculty, residents, external sponsors and internal departments.
• Conduct and review recruitment activities, including community-based recruitment and activities in coordination with Psychiatry clinics.
• Work closely with participants to assist them through the various protocol elements of the research study.
• Assist with administrative tasks associated with the program. This includes assistance with all various administrative tasks within the research program with a concentration surrounding purchasing and receipts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to navigate and use electronic databases effectively.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work primarily in Nogales, Arizona.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and thoroughness when completing tasks.

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 required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering directly with patients in a healthcare setting.
• Since some research activities will take place during evenings and/or weekends, willingness to occasionally work those hours is required.
• Experience working with people with mental health conditions and/or sleep or circadian research is preferred.
• Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate directly with research participants and community partners in either language.

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

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 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

10/26/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Contact Information for Candidates

Michael Grandner

[e-mail]

Denisse Armenta

[e-mail]

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