Research Scientist III — Rural Primary Care Trials

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reduction for employee and 1+1

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

University of Arizona College of Medicine is seeking a Research Scientist III in the Family & Community Medicine department in Arizona to coordinate rural primary care clinical trials. The role requires collaboration with PIs, regulatory coordinators, and a team to drive research development, implementation, and dissemination.

Responsibilities include coordinating with investigators, conducting study visits, pursuing grant funding, and publishing in peer‑review journals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of diseases prevalent in primary care and primary care clinic operations; ability to maintain accurate research records.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, designs, and conducts primary care and vaccine effectiveness research. Reviews progress and evaluates results.
• Develops or collaborates in the development of new techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Co-ordinates with granting agencies and regulators to ensure regulatory compliance of the research program.
• Participates in all aspects of clinical trial implementation, including conducting study visits.
• Participates in the acquisition of research funding by initiating and writing grant proposals.
• Authors articles in peer‑review journals, books or chapters and presents at conferences.
• This position requires driving on University business with a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Skills

Primary care knowledge

Research record management

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Minimum 5 years relevant experience

Job description

University of Arizona College of Medicine is seeking a Research Scientist III in the Family & Community Medicine department in Arizona to coordinate rural primary care clinical trials. The role requires collaboration with PIs, regulatory coordinators, and a team to drive research development, implementation, and dissemination.

Responsibilities include coordinating with investigators, conducting study visits, pursuing grant funding, and publishing in peer‑review journals.