Clinical Research Assistant, Radiology & Imaging Science

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant works closely with principal investigators, research coordinators, radiologists, technologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to support study implementation, imaging data management, protocol adherence, and timely completion of research milestones. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple studies in a dynamic academic and clinical research environment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with REDCap
Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
Experience with electronic Institutional Review Board (eIRB) systems

Responsibilities

Assist with prospective and retrospective research studies, identifying and screening eligible participants, supporting subject recruitment, scheduling study visits, and coordinating imaging-related research procedures.
Obtain and document informed consent by completing Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and institutional requirements.
Responsible for accurate data collection, abstraction, and entry into research databases, including REDCap, while maintaining data integrity and participant confidentiality.
Prepare and submit study documentation through the electronic Institutional Review Board (eIRB) system, assisting with regulatory maintenance, maintaining study files, and ensuring ongoing compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal regulations.
Assist PI in developing clinical trial protocols; provide clinical enrollment of patients in PI's research trial; responsible for completing intake for patients and meeting IRB requirements including calling patients and meeting with them to discuss requirements for study and serve as patient resource for concerns and provide information; assist with patient follow-up calls and appointments.
Compile data/collection, and assist in preliminary analysis; maintain research database, assist senior lab members with writing summary reports and report findings to investigator; assist senior lab members in the development of written operating procedures for clinical trial; assist senior lab members with submitting required documentation to IRB.
Maintain and order supplies; assist with training of new team members, including students and junior lab members.
May assist on related research studies within the assigned lab, based on project needs and Pl direction.