Research Associate Jobs in Arizona
Research Associate jobs in Arizona are active and competitive, concentrated in biomedical research, clinical trials, pharmaceutical sciences, and environmental and social science sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level laboratory positions through senior research roles. Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by major employers such as Banner Health, Arizona State University, and Dignity Health, all of which maintain large and ongoing research programs. The most in-demand specialties in Arizona are clinical research coordination, life sciences bench research, and behavioral and public health research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ResearchFind your path in health care. Our team members make Banner Health a Great Place To Work®. Learn how you can join our dedicated team of professionals.
Banner Research is currently seeking a Senior Research Regulatory Affairs Associate to provide regulatory support for facility-based research. All clinical research studies have a myriad of regulatory documents and required submissions. Failure to maintain required documentation and IRB approvals would result in non-compliance with federal regulations. As a facility-based Senior Research Regulatory Affairs Associate, you will provide regulatory support for a variety of types of projects, such as clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, cooperative studies, chart reviews, and more. Our portfolio includes multiple research areas, such as cardiovascular disease, orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, pharmacy, and many others. We provide research regulatory support for many of the Banner hospitals and other facilities where research is taking place in multiple states.
As a Senior Research Regulatory Affairs Associate you will work closely with clinicians, coordinators, and other site staff while maintaining an electronic Investigator Site File for all studies. In a typical day, you may assist in making sure documents meet IRB specifications and submit to the IRB, collect and update regulatory documents, and interact with various stakeholders. Every day is different, so an interest in learning about multiple types of studies is a plus. You should be able to stay very organized while multitasking, meeting deadlines, prioritizing your workload, and feel comfortable using online and Microsoft programs. Critical thinking and attention to detail are also important. We spend most of the day on the computer and interacting with staff, clinicians, monitors/sponsors and IRBs.
Schedule: Remote Hybrid: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm but flexible as long as during regular business hours. .
Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Health Research Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation, advancing oncology research to improve cancer prevention and treatment outcomes, and providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing these devastating diseases. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease, other neurodegenerative disorders, and oncology research and care.POSITION SUMMARY
This position is expected to demonstrate some degree of personal and professional competency and critical thought processes with guidance. Provides direction for the daily operational coordination for all regulatory aspects of sponsored, grant-funded and/or investigator-initiated research projects. Serves as the professional resource for regulatory information, handles the submission of electronic regulatory documents; maintains electronic site documents. Leads coordination of regulatory activities with sponsors, clinical research organizations (CROs), clinical research staff, institutional review boards (IRBs) and other internal stakeholders.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Prepare and submit research applications and perform regulatory study start up activities, edit informed consents and other related documents, may assist Principal Investigators (PIs) with protocol and study-related document development, facilitate completion of ongoing continuation reports to the IRB which include adverse event and protocol deviation reporting, study amendment reporting and complete other submissions to respective IRBs as required.
2.Maintain all electronic regulatory documents including protocols, investigator brochures, consents, and recruiting materials. facilitate completion of continuing reviews and amendments per sponsor, participating institutions, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory agency regulations, policies and procedures, and/or guidelines.
3.Act as site’s regulatory point-person to provide information to the PI, Research Director or Clinical Trial Senior Manager, and study staff regarding IRB submissions and approvals of study-related documents. Maintain protocol status updates for pending and active projects. May participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and educational events.
4.Interact with sponsors and CROs, providing requested regulatory documents throughout the life of a study. Participate in site initiation visits, sponsor monitoring, audits and the FDA inspections for review of electronic regulatory binders. Serve as the liaison and expert regulatory representative and professional resource for assigned projects. Interact with sponsors, participating research institutions, CROs, regulatory agencies, and involved institutional departments on behalf of the PI or the IRB.
5.Coordinate regulatory activities with the needs of research staff or the IRB to ensure timely submission of all regulatory documents and requests of sponsors.
6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on federal, state, and local research regulatory requirements. Serve as designated regulatory point-person for audits performed by regulatory agencies (i.e., OHRP, ORI, and FDA). Engage in core measures of customer service. Exhibit professional standards to ensure human subjects protection in the conduct of clinical research.
7. Perform other administrative duties as required to support the senior regulatory staff or the site’s RD or CTSM.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration or science related field or at least two to three years of substantial and ongoing professional experience working in the research regulatory environment. In addition, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be allowed.
Must have professional designations such as Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP®), or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC®) or equivalent additional years of direct research regulatory experience.
Must possess knowledge and understanding of the applicable regulatory requirements, as well as the commonly accepted concepts, practices and procedures within the research regulatory arena. In addition, must be able to use them in varied situations. Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple projects. Demonstrated capacity to problem solve, think critically and creatively, and provide assistance through a consultative role. Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Computer proficiency including, but not limited to: operational knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications (such as MS Word, Outlook, Excel), ability to locate and synthesize information on the internet, experience working with CTMS (Complion, iRIS).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Primary City/State:
Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:
HRPP/Regulatory Affairs-RsrchWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
ResearchFind your path in health care. Our team members make Banner Health a Great Place To Work®. Learn how you can join our dedicated team of professionals.
Banner Research is currently seeking a Senior Research Regulatory Affairs Associate to provide regulatory support for facility-based research. All clinical research studies have a myriad of regulatory documents and required submissions. Failure to maintain required documentation and IRB approvals would result in non-compliance with federal regulations. As a facility-based Senior Research Regulatory Affairs Associate, you will provide regulatory support for a variety of types of projects, such as clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, cooperative studies, chart reviews, and more. Our portfolio includes multiple research areas, such as cardiovascular disease, orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, pharmacy, and many others. We provide research regulatory support for many of the Banner hospitals and other facilities where research is taking place in multiple states.
As a Senior Research Regulatory Affairs Associate you will work closely with clinicians, coordinators, and other site staff while maintaining an electronic Investigator Site File for all studies. In a typical day, you may assist in making sure documents meet IRB specifications and submit to the IRB, collect and update regulatory documents, and interact with various stakeholders. Every day is different, so an interest in learning about multiple types of studies is a plus. You should be able to stay very organized while multitasking, meeting deadlines, prioritizing your workload, and feel comfortable using online and Microsoft programs. Critical thinking and attention to detail are also important. We spend most of the day on the computer and interacting with staff, clinicians, monitors/sponsors and IRBs.
Schedule: Remote Hybrid: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm but flexible as long as during regular business hours. .
Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Health Research Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation, advancing oncology research to improve cancer prevention and treatment outcomes, and providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing these devastating diseases. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease, other neurodegenerative disorders, and oncology research and care.POSITION SUMMARY
This position is expected to demonstrate some degree of personal and professional competency and critical thought processes with guidance. Provides direction for the daily operational coordination for all regulatory aspects of sponsored, grant-funded and/or investigator-initiated research projects. Serves as the professional resource for regulatory information, handles the submission of electronic regulatory documents; maintains electronic site documents. Leads coordination of regulatory activities with sponsors, clinical research organizations (CROs), clinical research staff, institutional review boards (IRBs) and other internal stakeholders.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Prepare and submit research applications and perform regulatory study start up activities, edit informed consents and other related documents, may assist Principal Investigators (PIs) with protocol and study-related document development, facilitate completion of ongoing continuation reports to the IRB which include adverse event and protocol deviation reporting, study amendment reporting and complete other submissions to respective IRBs as required.
2.Maintain all electronic regulatory documents including protocols, investigator brochures, consents, and recruiting materials. facilitate completion of continuing reviews and amendments per sponsor, participating institutions, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory agency regulations, policies and procedures, and/or guidelines.
3.Act as site’s regulatory point-person to provide information to the PI, Research Director or Clinical Trial Senior Manager, and study staff regarding IRB submissions and approvals of study-related documents. Maintain protocol status updates for pending and active projects. May participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and educational events.
4.Interact with sponsors and CROs, providing requested regulatory documents throughout the life of a study. Participate in site initiation visits, sponsor monitoring, audits and the FDA inspections for review of electronic regulatory binders. Serve as the liaison and expert regulatory representative and professional resource for assigned projects. Interact with sponsors, participating research institutions, CROs, regulatory agencies, and involved institutional departments on behalf of the PI or the IRB.
5.Coordinate regulatory activities with the needs of research staff or the IRB to ensure timely submission of all regulatory documents and requests of sponsors.
6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on federal, state, and local research regulatory requirements. Serve as designated regulatory point-person for audits performed by regulatory agencies (i.e., OHRP, ORI, and FDA). Engage in core measures of customer service. Exhibit professional standards to ensure human subjects protection in the conduct of clinical research.
7. Perform other administrative duties as required to support the senior regulatory staff or the site’s RD or CTSM.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration or science related field or at least two to three years of substantial and ongoing professional experience working in the research regulatory environment. In addition, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be allowed.
Must have professional designations such as Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP®), or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC®) or equivalent additional years of direct research regulatory experience.
Must possess knowledge and understanding of the applicable regulatory requirements, as well as the commonly accepted concepts, practices and procedures within the research regulatory arena. In addition, must be able to use them in varied situations. Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple projects. Demonstrated capacity to problem solve, think critically and creatively, and provide assistance through a consultative role. Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Computer proficiency including, but not limited to: operational knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications (such as MS Word, Outlook, Excel), ability to locate and synthesize information on the internet, experience working with CTMS (Complion, iRIS).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Research Associate Job Market in Arizona
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Who's Hiring
- University of Arizona44
- IQVIA4
- Arizona State University3
- TD22T
- BD1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education15
- Government & Public Sector1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research associate jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, social sciences, or a related field required
- Familiarity with IRB protocols and human subjects research compliance preferred
- Experience with data collection, analysis software, or laboratory techniques required
- Strong written communication skills for preparing reports and research documentation
- Ability to coordinate study participants, schedules, and research team activities
- Proficiency with statistical software such as SPSS, R, or SAS is commonly requested
Research Associate Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research associate in Arizona?
Most research associate positions in Arizona require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, psychology, public health, or a social science. Clinical research roles often require or strongly prefer completion of a CCRP or CCRC certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates. Arizona does not issue a state license specific to research associates, so employers focus on education, certifications, and hands-on research experience gained through university labs or internships.
Which companies hire research associates in Arizona?
Employers hiring research associates in Arizona right now include University of Arizona, IQVIA, and Arizona State University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's large academic medical centers, university research institutions, and life sciences companies generate consistent demand for research staff across clinical, laboratory, and social science disciplines.
Which Arizona cities have the most research associate jobs?
Tucson, Phoenix, and Tempe have the most research associate openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives volume through its concentration of hospital systems, biotech firms, and government research offices, while Tucson's activity is anchored by the University of Arizona and its affiliated medical and science programs, and Tempe benefits from Arizona State University's extensive research enterprise and nearby corporate campuses.
Are there remote research associate jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. About 38% of research associate openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves laboratory procedures, participant interaction, or on-site data collection that cannot be done off-site. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are data analysis, literature review coordination, and survey-based social or behavioral research roles.
How can I get hired as a research associate in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a research assistant or study coordinator assistant role at one of Arizona's large academic medical centers or universities, where Banner Health, University of Arizona Health Sciences, and ASU's research offices regularly post positions designed for candidates with a recent bachelor's degree and no prior professional research experience. Completing a CCRP exam prep course or volunteering in a university lab strengthens an application considerably. Adjacent roles such as clinical data entry specialist or laboratory technician also serve as common stepping stones into a full research associate title.
Where can I find and apply to research associate jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to research associate jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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