Research Jobs in Arizona
Research jobs in Arizona are in steady demand across a broad range of sectors, with the Phoenix metropolitan area, Tucson, and Tempe serving as the state's primary hiring hubs. Life sciences, semiconductors, higher education, and state and federal government all generate consistent openings for researchers at levels from entry-level research assistant to principal investigator. Major employers with a lasting Arizona presence include Banner Health, Intel, and Arizona State University, which together represent significant research activity across clinical, applied science, and academic settings. 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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Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:
HRPP/Regulatory Affairs-RsrchWork Shift:
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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.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Research Job Market in Arizona
A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Arizona41
- Banner Health6
- Arizona State University6
- Arizona Liver Health4
- Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
- Science & Research
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant scientific, social science, or technical field
- Experience designing, executing, or analyzing research studies in a professional or academic setting
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as SPSS, R, SAS, or Python depending on discipline
- Strong written communication skills for preparing reports, proposals, and peer-reviewed materials
- Familiarity with IRB protocols, research compliance standards, or regulatory requirements
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative team environment
Research Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research in Arizona?
Most research positions in Arizona require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with many roles at major employers and universities preferring a master's or doctorate. There is no single state-issued research license in Arizona, but clinical researchers working with human subjects must complete IRB training, and those in health-related fields may need credentials aligned with the Arizona Department of Health Services. Building experience through university lab work, internships, or graduate assistantships at Arizona institutions is the most common path.
Which companies hire researchs in Arizona?
Arizona research roles are posted by University of Arizona, Banner Health, and Arizona State University and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of semiconductor manufacturers, hospital systems, and research universities means openings appear across both private industry and academic or nonprofit institutions throughout the state.
Which Arizona cities have the most research jobs?
Tucson, Phoenix, and Tempe have the most research job openings in Arizona. Phoenix and its neighboring cities like Tempe and Scottsdale anchor the market through large employers in healthcare, technology, and government, while Tucson's activity is driven by the University of Arizona and affiliated research institutes that maintain a consistent demand for research professionals.
Are there remote research jobs in Arizona?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the type of research work. About 39% of research openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that some analytical and policy-focused roles can be done off-site. The most remote-eligible sub-areas are data analysis, literature review, survey research, and qualitative coding, while laboratory, clinical, and fieldwork roles remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a research in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a paid research assistant role at one of Arizona's major research universities, such as Arizona State University or the University of Arizona, both of which post assistant positions open to recent graduates and undergraduates. Banner Health and Dignity Health run clinical research coordinator programs that accept candidates without prior research experience if they hold a relevant degree. Lateral moves from data entry, laboratory technician, or program coordinator roles also open doors, and completing a Good Clinical Practice certification gives early-career candidates a concrete credential Arizona hiring managers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to research jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to research jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search for roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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