Research Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Research Specialist to lead and manage complex clinical research projects, collaborating with Principal Investigators to ensure protocol adherence and scientific integrity.

You'll oversee data collection, management and quality control, analyze data, prepare reports, and contribute to presentations and publications while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or three (3) years job-related experience in lieu of the degree and
• Two (2) years related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred for advanced roles

Responsibilities

• Oversee data collection, management and quality control ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate subject study visits to align supplies, procedures and investigator availability.
• Provide study-specific, individualized education to subjects and families and obtain informed consent.
• Complete CRFs accurately and timely and act as liaison between Sponsor, Investigator, and Study Subject.

Skills

Clinical research

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

CRF tools

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Research Specialist, you will lead and manage complex clinical research, collaborating with Principal Investigators to ensure protocol adherence and scientific integrity. You will actively contribute to study design and methodology to advance research objectives.

Every day you will oversee data collection, management, and quality control, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will analyze data, prepare detailed reports, and contribute to presentations and publications.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced knowledge of research methodologies and regulatory guidelines, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Your ability to manage multiple projects, mentor junior staff, and communicate complex scientific information effectively is essential.

• Coordinates and schedules subject study visits to ensure adequate supplies, procedures and investigator availability.
• Provides study specific, individualized education to study subjects and families.
• Ensures all appropriate subject consents are obtained.
• Collects and processes protocol required specimens.
• Acts as a liaison between Sponsor, Investigator, and Study Subject
• Collects all required study data and completes CRFs in a timely, accurate manner.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates degree or three (3) years job-related experience in lieu of the degree and
• Two (2) years related experience

Preferred

• Bachelors degree
• Three (3)+ years of clinical 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.