Research Specialist

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health’s Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix seeks a Research Specialist to lead complex clinical research projects, collaborate with Principal Investigators, and ensure protocol adherence and scientific integrity.

You will oversee data collection, management, quality control, analysis, and reporting, contributing to presentations and publications while mentoring junior staff and communicating complex science clearly.

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.
• Three (3)+ years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules subject study visits and ensures investigator availability and supplies.
• Provides study-specific education to subjects and families and ensures informed consent.
• Collects and processes protocol-required specimens and records data in CRFs.
• Acts as liaison between Sponsor, Investigator, and Study Subject; maintains regulatory and data integrity.

Skills

Research methodologies

Regulatory guidelines

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Project management

Mentoring

Scientific communication

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree

Three+ years clinical experience

Two years related experience

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.

Pay Range

$24.33 - $36.19 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.