Research Assistant

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Research Assistant to support routine clinical research activities under supervision of the PI, Research Nurse Clinician, and Research Specialist. You will meticulously collect and organize data, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and report findings to the team.

The role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to protocols, excellent organization, and strict confidentiality in handling study information.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience handling and documenting research data.
• Familiarity with confidentiality and regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Assists with scheduling patients within required protocol windows.
• Obtains and processes specimens under direction of research staff.
• Follows established protocols for safe packing and shipping of hazardous materials.
• Ensures study supplies are available and adequate.
• Ensures professional interactions with Sponsor, study monitors and other departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data collection

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Research Assistant, you will perform routine clinical research activities under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, Research Nurse Clinician, and Research Specialist. Your contributions will be critical for the accurate, ethical execution of research protocols.

Every day you will meticulously collect and organize research data, ensuring accuracy and completeness, then conscientiously report it as requested by the research team.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong attention to detail, adherence to research protocols, excellent organizational skills, and maintain strict confidentiality.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Assists with scheduling patients within required protocol windows.
• Obtains and processes specimens under direction of research nurse/coordinator.
• Follows established protocols for safe packing and shipping of hazardous materials.
• Ensures study supplies are available and adequate.
• Ensures appropriate internal/external customer service by demonstrating professional interactions with Sponsor, study monitors and other departments.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma Graduate and related college or certification course work
• Previous experience in a health care setting

Preferred

• Associates Degree
• Previous clinical research experience

Where You'll Work

Hello humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.