Research Assistant

Join a great team working with our military veterans!

We are a non-profit medical research foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona.  We offer our team members an opportunity to impact veterans’ health while enjoying a competitive salary, generous benefits, a collaborative environment, and flexible scheduling.

Study Types:

We are recruiting for a research assistant who can grow into a CRC. Our team is currently focusing on diabetes and heart disease research projects.  Must be flexible enough to work on several ongoing studies. Being dedicated to learning, growing and being part of a team that is passionate about changing the landscape of diabetic care is essential. Our studies and grants are stable, funded, and on-going. 

Requirements:

• Medical knowledge and terminology with an emphasis in diabetes
• Basic coordinator experience
• Medical knowledge (diabetes)
• Phlebotomy skills
  
• You enjoy a detail-oriented research-based work culture
• Self-directed but can work within a team environment
• Personable, collaborative, cooperative
• Excellent verbal and written communication
  
• Must be able to pass a background check

Preferred:

• Experience with CGM
• ACRP or CCRP certification
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, and Adobe
• High school degree or higher

Responsibilities:

• Communicate specific study components to potential subjects for recruitment into research projects
• Assist the team with study visit activities
• Coordinate study activities with subjects and team members

The Company: Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation uniquely partners with the Phoenix Veterans Administration Health Services, universities, and pharmaceutical and device companies to conduct research benefiting military veterans.

• Our research matters!
• We bring cutting edge research opportunities to veterans that makes a difference in their lives.

The Position: We’re looking for a research assistant to grow into a clinical research coordinator (CRC). Will be helping with patient study visits, screening and eventually recruitment. Will work with patients on assessment of medication use and ongoing health issues. Will help train participants on use of CGM devices. Will work as part of the research team to complete study related activities. The pay range for the position is $45 to $55k annually. Onboarding may take 6-8 weeks to get approval/ clearance. Advancement opportunities are available to grow your career. 

• We offer a robust benefits package! We pay 85%-100% of the medical premiums for employees. We pay 50% of the medical premiums for family members.  We pay 100% of the vision benefit premium and 100% of the dental premium for employees.  We offer life insurance, short and long-term disability benefits, a Simple IRA with matching funds (immediate vesting), vacation, and sick leave.

The Location: Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation is based in Phoenix, Arizona on the Phoenix VA Medical Center Campus. We are near the light rail.

Why Should You Apply?

• Wonderful team!
• Great benefits
• Leave your work at work!
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work environment

No phone calls, please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000