Research Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Research Specialist to lead complex clinical research programs in collaboration with Principal Investigators.

You will oversee data collection, management, QC, and contribute to study design, reports, and publications. The role requires strong knowledge of research methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and communication of scientific information.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or three years related experience.
• Two years related experience.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred for expanded responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex clinical research projects with principal investigators.
• Oversee data collection, management, and quality control to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and contribute to presentations and publications.
• Mentor junior staff and communicate complex scientific information effectively.
• Coordinate study visits, obtain informed consent, collect specimens, and document CRFs.

Skills

Research methodologies

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

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.