University of Arizona
Clinical Research Assistant, Department of Surgery
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Position Highlights
Dr. Craig Weinkauf, Department of Surgery, is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to assist with his research project, Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease Risk. The project includes working with patients and advanced MRI techniques as well as other brain and vascular imaging techniques. The applicant should have great people skills, be highly self-motivated, hard-working, and be able to communicate well in English (Spanish is a bonus). Preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in English, Psychology or Scientific fields, prior experience working with adults >50 years old and those looking to work 2+ years on this research project.
This is a great opportunity for a researcher to be trained to do simple brain and carotid imaging, neurocognitive testing, scientific methodology and other science-related skills as related to their career path. In addition to the daily duties, this job hopes to help train hard-working post-grads in scientific endeavors to help them on their path towards medical school, residency, graduate school or general career advancement.
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
Collaborate with lab members on research to understand how vascular disease affects cognition and risk for dementia. Assist PI in developing clinical trial protocols; provide clinical enrollment of patients in Dr. Weinkauf'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 submiting 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 PI direction. Will be trained to do simple brain and carotid imaging, neurocognitive testing.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with clinical research, clinical trials or experience working in an academic research lab. Great people skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Background in data management. Two years of college education.
FLSA Non-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 $18.15 - $22.69 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 4 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.
The
Grade Range
represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level OC3 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
Dr. Craig Weinkauf
ccweinkauf@arizona.edu
Open Date 7/14/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Dr. Craig Weinkauf, Department of Surgery, is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to assist with his research project, Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease Risk. The project includes working with patients and advanced MRI techniques as well as other brain and vascular imaging techniques. The applicant should have great people skills, be highly self-motivated, hard-working, and be able to communicate well in English (Spanish is a bonus). Preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in English, Psychology or Scientific fields, prior experience working with adults >50 years old and those looking to work 2+ years on this research project.
This is a great opportunity for a researcher to be trained to do simple brain and carotid imaging, neurocognitive testing, scientific methodology and other science-related skills as related to their career path. In addition to the daily duties, this job hopes to help train hard-working post-grads in scientific endeavors to help them on their path towards medical school, residency, graduate school or general career advancement.
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!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please
click here .
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with lab members on research to understand how vascular disease affects cognition and risk for dementia. Assist PI in developing clinical trial protocols; provide clinical enrollment of patients in Dr. Weinkauf'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 submiting 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 PI direction. Will be trained to do simple brain and carotid imaging, neurocognitive testing.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with clinical research, clinical trials or experience working in an academic research lab. Great people skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Background in data management. Two years of college education.
FLSA Non-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 $18.15 - $22.69 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 4 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.
The
Grade Range
represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level OC3 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
Dr. Craig Weinkauf
ccweinkauf@arizona.edu
Open Date 7/14/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr