Clinical Research Coordinator II
University of Arizona
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University of Arizona in Tucson seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II to support clinical research and human tissue biobanking initiatives. You will recruit and consent patients, coordinate tissue collection, manage specimens, and ensure regulatory compliance.
The role involves daily lab operations, data management, and collaboration with researchers, physicians, and clinical staff in a fast-paced setting. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent advanced learning or higher.
- Minimum of 3 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Phlebotomy training preferred.
- Experience with processing samples.
- Experience or knowledge of laboratory processes.
- Experience working or volunteering directly with patients in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor specimen management to maintain chain-of-custody, data accuracy and quality.
- Perform study-related assessments (ECGs, vitals, height/weight, dispensing study meds) and report adverse events.
- Involve consent, screening, enrollment and re-consenting for IRB-approved trials.
- Coordinate patient care requirements of IRB-approved protocols (consent, scheduling, documentation).
- Ensure data collection and submission into data management systems (CTMS, EMR, EDC).
- Collect and process tissue samples in collaboration with surgeons and pathologists.
- Assist with specimen management protocol development and site visits/audits for IITs.
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- Posting Number: req27445
- Department: Health Ctr Administration
- Department Website Link: https://cats.med.arizona.edu/about/about-center
- Location: Tucson Campus
- Address: Tucson, AZ USA
The University of Arizona Clinical & Translational Sciences Research Center (CATS) is accepting applications for a Clinical Research Coordinator II to support clinical research and human tissue biobanking initiatives. This position plays an important role in advancing research by coordinating patient recruitment and consent, tissue collection and processing, and specimen management in collaboration with researchers, physicians, and clinical staff. The successful candidate will assist with daily laboratory operations, maintain accurate research records, and ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills who can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
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; 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; and more!
- Coordinate and monitor specimen management processes to maintain chain-of-custody requirements, data accuracy, and research quality standards with laboratory personnel, investigators, and study sponsors.
- Perform study-related assessments, including ECGs, vitals, height and weight, dispensing of study medications and collecting adverse reactions and reports them to the investigator.
- Introduce the study/recruit research participants into approved clinical trials. The primary clinical study for this position will be the biobanking of human tissues. This CRC will approach patients within our hospital system to consent them and then coordinate with the physicians and other staff (e.g., nurses, pathology) to obtain tissue within their pipeline.
- Coordinate the patient care requirements of IRB approved clinical trials protocols. This includes consenting, screening, registering, re-consenting, scheduling appointments and procedures, creating documentation, and submitting data.
- Ensure proper data collection and submission of data into the appropriate data management systems including local clinical trials management system, the electronic medical record system and specific electronic data capture systems.
- Sample collection and tissue processing.
- Sample collection will occur in coordination with surgeons and pathologists.
- Specimen preparation for shipment when necessary.
- Store samples per study specific protocol guidelines.
- Under direction of the PI and Senior lab members, coordinate and carry out daily operations including
- Order/maintain laboratory supplies/equipment for the proposed studies.
- Perform opening/closing procedures.
- Record daily freezer temperature
- Order dry ice, liquid nitrogen and other materials required for day to day activities
- Collect and log specimens into Open Specimen and REDCap databases.
- Receive, review requests from Open Specimen and retrieve and provide samples to study team.
- Work closely with team of other senior and junior CRCs to approach, consent, collect from, and process tissue samples from almost all patients at Banner. Ability to work in a team with other team members who will also be consenting for both non-cancer and cancer samples.
- Assist with specimen management protocol development for specimen clinical trial.
- 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.
- Under direction of the PI and Senior lab members, coordinate new protocol submissions, renewals, and revisions to Institutional Review Board for multiple studies.
- Analyze trends and data in recruitment and assure there is a limited number of competing trials. Make recommendations for a variety of options within a trial; track physician compliance.
- Serve as a direct liaison between department of surgery and the Banner Health System.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients and co-workers.
- Attention to detail and ability to organize.
- Ability to work in a clinical setting.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to maneuver multiple tasks at once.
- Knowledge of CERNER, OnCore, RedCap, IRB.
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.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years related work experience or equivalent of combination of education and work experience required.
- Phlebotomy trained.
- Experience with processing samples.
- Experience or knowledge of laboratory processes.
- Experience working or volunteering directly with patients in a healthcare setting.
Exempt
Full Time
40
1.0
Fiscal
Research
Yes - Full Benefits
$53,039 - $66,299
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
7
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.
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PC2
Clinical Research
Research
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
1
Maria Gordon | mgordon@arizona.edu
10/23/2026
Yes
Resume and Cover Letter
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