Job Description

Clinical Research Coordinator I - Department of Surgery Posting Number
req26854 Department
Surgery Department Website Link
https://surgery.arizona.edu/ Location
Tucson Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the research functions in Dr. Gurtner's lab. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be well-organized, and be highly motivated. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with others within the laboratory. The clinical research candidate will be responsible for supporting multiple ongoing clinical trials in Dr. Gurtner’s lab, focusing on wounding healing, regenerative medicine, and advanced therapeutic interventions.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with promotion/recruitment of research participants.
• Maintain retention by following up with participants in long-term clinical trials.
• Gather consent forms for approval by Human Subjects Panel.
• Complete study data entry in various electronic data systems.
• Update recruitment and screening materials, compliance forms and tracking documents.
• Under direction of the PI and Senior lab members, assist with new protocol submissions, renewals, and revisions to Institutional Review Board (IRB) for multiple studies.
• Support the IRB process by gathering required documentation and assist with maintaining compliance.
• Analyze trends and data in recruitment and assure there is a limited number of competing trials.
• Make recommendations for a variety of options within a trial.
• Track physician regulatory compliance.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of study protocols and schedule of activities.
• Ability to analyze trends and data in recruitment and assure there is a limited number of competing trials.
• Skill in evaluating and recommending a variety of options within a trial.
• Ability to track physician regulatory compliance.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Spanish fluency.

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
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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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
1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Casandra Sanchez, casandrasanchez@arizona.edu Open Date
8/20/2026 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.

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

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