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Posting Number: req11186

Department: COM Phx Internal Medicine

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix, 1441 N 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Arizona College of Medicine -Phoenix, is hiring multiple research coordinators to support the RECOVER study and other COVID-19 related research studies. Responsibilities include recruitment, screening, verifying eligibility, obtaining informed consent, and coordinating research participation. The CRC II will demonstrate competence in clinical research skills, problem-solving, priority setting and serve as a resource for others for all aspects of conducting a clinical trial for complex and multi-center trials. Intermittent off-campus visits may be required.

This position, which will be located at the Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix, is currently undergoing rapid growth and the selected individual will be an important driver of this change.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

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; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Enrollment: the primary responsibility in the first year will be to coordinate participant recruitment and enrollment in the RECOVER study and other COVID-19 related research projects following the IRB-approved study protocol. Research Coordinators will utilize multiple modalities for participant recruitment including telephone calls, emails, and community outreach. Potential participants will be walked through a screening process, and eligibility confirmed. Research Coordinators are responsible for ensuring informed consent and compliant documentation of these research activities.
• Research Coordination: Coordinate scheduling and preparing for research visits, creating and filing adequate source documentation, accurate and timely data reporting, completing study procedures per protocol including phlebotomy, and performing quality checks.
• Compliance: All members of the study team are responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations for human subject research, University policies, and sponsor expectations.
• Education: All members of the study team are responsible for continuing education relevant to their role. This includes maintaining current human subject research training, attending COVID Grand rounds and other relevant educational seminars, and professional development in clinical research operations. Level II coordinators will help training Level I coordinators.
• Process Improvement: All members of the study team are expected to contribute to process improvement efforts. This may include identifying solutions to everyday challenges, or participating in a process improvement project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required and minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical research experience is required.
• Associate Degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required and minimum 5 years of relevant clinical research experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in related field of study which can include public health or other science and health/wellness related programs.

* Bilingual in English and Spanish.

* Clinical Trial work experience.

* CITI/Human subject's training.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,735 - $62,533 Annually, Depending on Experience

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

7

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Clinical Research

Job Function

Research

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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