Research Technician III

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Jun 05, 2025

Research Technician III
Posting Number	req22938
Department	Psychology
Department Website Link
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Health Equity Analytics Lab (HEALab) is seeking a full-time research technician III to support its research initiatives. The research technician III will be responsible for participant recruitment and scheduling (in both Spanish and English), data collection and management, IRB submissions and regulatory compliance, and coordination with research staff and external collaborators. This role also includes providing logistical and administrative support to research assistants and graduate students to ensure smooth project execution and day-to-day lab operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in psychological and behavioral research. 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	Coordinate and implement all phases of human subjects research, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews; monitor study timelines and proactively address barriers to progress. Recruit, screen, and schedule participants based on eligibility criteria; conduct in-person data collection (English and Spanish), including informed consent, surveys, interviews, psychological assessments, and clinical measures, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Manage study data and materials, including preparation of recruitment flyers, consent forms, and data tools; maintain secure data records using REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar platforms; oversee data entry, quality control, and preliminary organization. Supervise and train undergraduate research assistants in study procedures and ethical conduct; coordinate communication with IRBs, grant offices, and external collaborators. Support research outputs, including literature reviews, study protocol development, dissemination activities, and preparing data for analysis and interpretation.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, or a related field. Experience with research involving human subjects, particularly in behavioral or psychological studies. Proficiency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken). Experience with R Statistical Software and data management.
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
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Career Stream and Level	OC3
Job Family	Research & Lab
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	Melissa Flores maflor@arizona.edu
Open Date	5/23/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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