Clinical Research Coordinator I, University of Arizona Cancer Center (Multiple Positions)(Full-Time)
Clinical Research Coordinator I, University of Arizona Cancer Center (Multiple Positions)(Full-Time)
Posting Number
req24010
Department
Cancer Center Division
Department Website Link
Cancer Center Division
Location
University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to preventing and curing cancer through exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive education.
This clinical research coordinator position is responsible for coordinating a clinical trial patient through all protocol required procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, consenting, screening, collecting and entering data and performing follow up for all patients on assigned clinical trials. The coordinator serves as the liaison between the regulatory staff, research RNs, clinic staff and clinical faculty and research sponsor to carry out the required events determined by the protocol calendars including data entry. The coordinator is involved in carrying out the clinical research protocols from the time of the site evaluation visit, site initiation visit and start up, all the way to study closure. It is expected that this person will have or develop a knowledge base of the disease areas assigned and clinical research coordinator responsibilities in the clinical oncology setting.
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!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Understand the Role of Clinical Research Coordinator:
- Learn how to apply Good Clinical Practice (GCP)and the Code of Federal Regulations to coordinate the patient care requirements of IRB approved clinical trials protocols.
- This includes consenting, re-consenting, screening, scheduling appointments and procedures, collecting documentation, and submission of data.
- Work through protocol eligibility criteria, and learn the requirements for registering a patient to a study or clinical trial.
- Learn to conduct and participate in Site Evaluation Visits (SEV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), monitoring visits and audits for Investigator Initiated trials (IITs), sponsored studies and cooperative group trials.
Participate in Trainings, Staff Meetings and Monitoring Visits:
- This includes training from the Clinical Trials Office, University of Arizona, Banner and Sponsors to stay informed of processes and procedures.
- Willing to be trained in phlebotomy and/or vitals collection through our clinical partner
Perform Data Management Tasks:
- Following ALCOA-C guidelines, all data collected must be attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original and accurate.
- Coordinators collect, organize and enter data into different data management systems including our local clinical trials management system, the electronic medical record system and specific electronic data capture systems.
- Gain access to all associated clinical trial data management systems
- Collect appropriate signatures to stay in compliance with GCP
- Learn to evalute tumor response with Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) and other evaluation criteria used in Oncology.
- Learn to follow up on monitoring report action items and queries
- Assist in archiving procedures, if necessary
Assist with Patient Care:
- Learn to instruct and counsel patients and family members in research procedures. This includes assisting with giving report to pharmacy and infusion nurses for clarification on each specific patients status on each protocol.
- Learn to read and follow clinical trial protocol calendars and meet all requested time points.
- Follow protocol compliance by following a patient through all requirements of assigned protocols
- Schedule patient visits as needed
Maintain Proper Communication within the Department:
- Constant communication is required between clinic staff, research RNs, Pharmacokinetic team member, study monitors, and physicians.
- Patients must be regularly informed of their appointments and research specific requirements (example: additional visits for blood draws and other biological specimen submissions).
- Learn to work with finance, at UArizona and our Clinical Partner, to appropriately navigate the coverage analysis and charges associated with clinical trials.
Other Tasks as Assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask using time management skills
- Comfortable with navigating electronic databases
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
- Up to 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering directly with patients in a healthcare setting.
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
$47,356 - $59,195
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
6
Compensation Guidance
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Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Family
Clinical Research
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
3
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Annie Phinizy | [click to reveal email address]
Open Date
9/22/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
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