Clinical Research Coordinator
About the role
This part-time Clinical Research Coordinator position supports oncology clinical trials by screening, recruiting, and consenting patients, conducting study visits, and contributing to data and regulatory activities. The role offers flexibility of 1–2 days per week at a growing research site in Tucson, AZ, with potential for additional hours in the future and optional support at another nearby location.
Responsibilities
- Screen, recruit, and obtain informed consent from patients participating in oncology clinical trials.
- Perform chart reviews to identify eligible patients and confirm inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Conduct study visits, including taking vital signs, performing electrocardiograms (ECGs), and carrying out phlebotomy procedures.
- Support data entry into electronic data capture (EDC) systems and assist with query resolution to ensure accurate and complete study data.
- Collaborate with the data and regulatory team while also independently contributing to regulatory and documentation tasks as needed.
- Coordinate and schedule patient visits in alignment with study protocols and visit windows.
- Maintain detailed and organized study records, including source documents and case report forms.
- Communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients, contract research organizations (CROs), and sponsors to facilitate smooth study operations.
- Participate in setting up and supporting a biospecimen study, including preparation for site start-up activities.
- Adhere to all study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and site standard operating procedures to protect patient safety and data integrity.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator in oncology.
- Demonstrated experience in chart review to identify and confirm patient eligibility for clinical trials.
- Proven ability to screen, recruit, and consent patients in a clinical research setting.
- Hands-on experience conducting study visits, including measuring vital signs, performing ECGs, and conducting phlebotomy.
- Strong understanding of clinical research processes and clinical trial operations.
- Ability to work part-time and reliably cover designated study days.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in clinical and research documentation.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
- Experience with data entry and query resolution in various electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
- Prior experience working with contract research organizations (CROs) and study sponsors.
- Familiarity with oncology study protocols and biospecimen-focused research.
- Ability to support multiple sites if desired, including a location outside Phoenix, to increase working hours.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a research environment.
Work Environment
This role is based at a clinical research site actively building its oncology and biospecimen study capabilities. The position is part-time, typically 1–2 days per week, with core hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays as the ideal schedule. Additional hours may become available as the site grows, and there is an optional opportunity to support another nearby site outside Phoenix for those seeking more work. The environment is collaborative, with support from data and regulatory teams, and involves direct patient interaction, use of clinical equipment such as ECG machines and phlebotomy supplies, and regular use of electronic data capture systems. Attire is expected to be professional and appropriate for a clinical research and patient-facing setting.
Schedule
Part-time, 1–2 days per week (Wednesdays preferred, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), with potential for additional hours in the future.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00 per hour.
Benefits
If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
This is a fully onsite, contract position based in Tucson, AZ.