Clinical Research Assistant (Department of Surgery) (Part Time)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 04, 2024

Clinical Research Assistant (Department of Surgery) (Part Time)
Posting Number	req20539
Department	Surgery
Department Website Link	www.surgery.arizona.edu
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns and Emergency Surgery seeks a Research Assistant to support the clinical research in trauma. This position will require evening and weekend availability. We are looking for a candidate to serve as a clinical study Research Assistant for trials that will provide 24/7 direct observation and data collection to screen and enroll participants in hemorrhage control, resuscitation, spinal cord injury, surgical site infections, traumatic brain injury, etc. The Research Assistant will work closely with the manager to facilitate the trial by screening, recording interventions, obtaining labs, completing case report forms, assisting with query resolution, and interviewing and scheduling study participants for follow-up. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Screen study participants and evaluate potential participants to ensure they meet eligibility by communicating with the treatment team. Explain trial to participant, consent, and enroll them into the study. Work with Trauma Research Manager to schedule and/or coordinate the scheduling of required laboratory tests with the Banner lab. Assess and follow patients through trauma, OR, IR, ICU through clinic visit, determining if protocol is being followed or other problems. Notify Trauma Research Manager if problems arise. Complete case report forms for each study participant, and maintain and organize participant binders ensuring that consents are up-to-date. Enter data from case report forms into electronic database. Attend site visits, and various other duties or projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent learning attained through experience required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in a clinical trial. Conferred degree or working towards a degree in science or research.
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	24
Job FTE	0.6
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$18.15 - $22.69
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	4
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Grade Range Minimum	$18.15
Grade Range Midpoint	$22.69
Grade Range Maximum	$27.23
Career Stream and Level	OC3
Job Family	Clinical Research
Job Function	Research
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Jessica Holmgren \| jholmgren@arizona.edu
Open Date	9/10/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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