Clinical Research Coordinator II, Orthopedic Surgery

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator II coordinates and participates in the conduct and management of complex clinical research studies under the direction of departmental research leadership and Principal Investigators. The role applies clinical research principles to support compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies, and supports all phases of clinical trial conduct, from participant recruitment and informed consent through study procedures, data collection, regulatory management, and study close-out.

The position is in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Arizona’s Tucson Campus. It is a full-time role at 1.0 FTE, working 40 hours per week. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience, plus at least three years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Research exposure or experience is preferred. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Research exposure and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study visits and study procedures.
• Maintain regulatory and study documentation.
• Create source documents and study-specific training in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Perform participant pre-screening, screening, recruitment, enrollment, and informed consent.
• Conduct study visits and clinical procedures as required by protocol.
• Maintain accurate and complete source documentation and study records.
• Develop study-specific tools, including source documents, visit checklists, and training materials.
• Maintain and organize regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, continuing reviews, protocol amendments, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor and report adverse events, serious adverse events, and protocol deviations in accordance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
• Perform data collection, entry, management, and quality control checks to ensure study data accuracy and completeness.
• Resolve data queries and maintain research databases such as REDCap or equivalent systems.
• Work with Principal Investigators to coordinate and execute all aspects of multiple clinical trials.
• Collect, process, and ship biological specimens according to protocol requirements, ensuring proper chain of custody and storage conditions.
• Maintain study supplies, inventory, and equipment required for research operations.
• Communicate with study sponsors, IRB, clinical teams, laboratories, and other stakeholders to support study compliance and efficiency.
• Participate in study initiation, monitoring visits, audits, and close-out activities as required.
• Adapt responsibilities as needed based on departmental priorities, study requirements, regulatory obligations, and operational needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reduction at U of A, ASU, and NAU for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities.
• Innovative work-life programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level