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TL;DR Full & Part time available As a Clinical Research Assistant, you love to-do lists ... and behavior. Our success depends on how much we care for each other, our customers, and our ...

TL;DR Full & Part time available As a Clinical Research Assistant, you love to-do lists ... and behavior. Our success depends on how much we care for each other, our customers, and our ...

TL;DR Full & Part time available As a Clinical Research Assistant, you love to-do lists ... and behavior. Our success depends on how much we care for each other, our customers, and our ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral research assistant in Arizona is $24.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.70 and $28.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a behavioral research assistant?

Behavioral Research Assistants are professionals who support the design, implementation, and analysis of studies focused on human behavior. They typically work under the supervision of principal investigators in academic, clinical, or organizational settings. Their responsibilities may include recruiting participants, collecting data through surveys or experiments, managing databases, and assisting with literature reviews. These roles are essential for ensuring research is conducted ethically and efficiently, contributing valuable insights into psychological, social, or behavioral phenomena.

What are some common challenges faced by behavioral research assistants when collecting and managing participant data?

Behavioral Research Assistants often encounter challenges such as ensuring participant compliance, maintaining data accuracy, and protecting sensitive information. Managing schedules for participant sessions, especially in studies with multiple time points, can be complex. Additionally, adhering to ethical guidelines and confidentiality requirements is critical, requiring attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Collaborating closely with principal investigators and other team members helps address these challenges and ensures the integrity of the research process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a behavioral research assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Research Assistant, you need a background in psychology or a related field, experience with research methodology, and strong data collection and analysis skills. Familiarity with statistical software (like SPSS or R), survey platforms, and institutional review board (IRB) procedures is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing studies and collaborating with research teams. These competencies ensure accurate data gathering, ethical research practices, and successful project execution.

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Infographic showing various Behavioral Research Assistant job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,746 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Clinical Research Assistant

DocTrials

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

TL;DR

Full & Part time available

As a Clinical Research Assistant, you love to-do lists, organization, and are a master of administrative tasks. You have pronounced attention to detail and are obsessed with learning. As a lifelong seeker of knowledge you read everything! Patient care and excellent bedside manner is a top priority for you. When faced with a challenge, you take a breath, grab your resources, and make a plan! Preparation, agendas, and crushing tasks are your jam. You are an eager self-starter who wants to develop a strong foundation to grow as a Clinical Research Coordinator. You may or may not have some previous clinical research experience and/or ophthalmology experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.

What you will own & improve

  • Patient chart maintenance: You will be responsible for scanning, filing, data entry, and completing tasks within Clinical Trial Management Software (CTMS). 
  •  Patient acquisition: You will be responsible for reviewing patient charts for enrolling trials, creating telephone screening sheets, and conducting recruitment calls. You may also schedule and support with lunch n’ learn and other community outreach activities.
  •  Process important study information. Relay information from study bulletins, newsletters, and memos to the team by utilizing a project management platform, Basecamp.
  • Site organization and upkeep. Manage study supplies, inventory, prepping, and ordering.
  • Vitals, phlebotomy and laboratory. You will be responsible for collecting patient vitals, drawing labs, as well as processing and shipping samples.
  • Clinic flow. Like a clinic ninja, you will manage the task of quickly and efficiently moving patients through protocol assessments. This includes traveling to the 5+ clinics that we work in throughout the Phoenix valley. 


What you already know

  • How to engage with patients, deliver excellent customer service, and roll out the red carpet!
  •  You know your way around a computer, printer, scanner – the basics. You also consider yourself tech savvy and pick up on new platforms quickly.
  •  How to make the most out of any space; no matter how small. You consider organizing a hobby and probably have a personal label maker.
  • Previous experience in the medical field (ophthalmology or other) is a major plus!

 

What you will learn

  • You will establish a strong foundation of skills to grow as a Clinical Research Coordinator in order to conduct complex interventional & therapeutic protocols in compliance with FDA regulations and ICH-GCP guidelines.
  • How to conduct patient acquisition to meet and exceed enrollment goals.
  • How to cultivate a positive working relationship with all of our customers (Sponsor/CRO & Physician Specialists).

 

About the Team

This role reports to our Director of Clinical Research.

Local travel is required.

Benefits at DocTrials

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Bonus structure

Retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Company adventures

Values at DocTrials

Align Your Daily Priorities

Roll Out the Red Carpet

Be obsessed about learning

Show Up Ready

What Can We Do?

Don’t Panic

Don’t Work in a Bubble

Recognize the Gray

Have a positive purpose


About Us

DocTrials' culture is guided by our values and behavior. Our success depends on how much we care for each other, our customers, and our community.

DocTrials is an alliance of physician sites specializing in the conduct of clinical studies within their private practices. Sites in the alliance work under DocTrials' core standard operating procedures and quality control measures that provide a methodology ensuring the highest quality control and best practice utilization across sites. This provides assurance and confidence to sponsors that they will achieve quality data in the most efficient and timely manner. DocTrials was founded with the primary goal of connecting patients and physicians with clinical trials across the US; aiding in the process to discover new therapies, bring hope, and find new treatment for disease.