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Research Assistant

  • St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center
  • Phoenix, Arizona
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The posted compensation range of $19.01 - $24.24 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-456667
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Research-Imaging Basic Science
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Shift
Varies
Remote
No
Category
Research

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking motivated, and curious recent college graduates (BS degree, Class of 2026 or earlier) to join Dr. Jha’s Acute Brain Injury Research Laboratory at the Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Jha is the Division Chief of Neurocritical Care, and her lab conducts cutting-edge translational research focused on acute brain injury connecting discoveries at the bench directly to patient care. A central focus of this role is participation in the BRAIN Project (Barrow Research Repository of Acute Injury in Neurology and Neurosurgery), one of the few nationwide longitudinal biobanks studying diverse brain injuries such as traumatic brain injury, ischemic stroke, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, and intracranial hemorrhage. These patient-derived samples are used to identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets with real clinical impact.

What you will do

  • Work closely with physicians, nurses, and research staff in a fast-paced clinical research environment
  • Consent and enroll patients and coordinate biospecimen collection
  • Process biological samples and maintain detailed research records
  • Conduct patient follow-ups to assess outcomes over time
  • Assist with data collection and analysis
  • Depending on interest, gain exposure to wet-lab and translational techniques including single-cell sequencing, proteomics, preclinical models, data analyses

Why this is a great opportunity

  • Hands-on experience at the intersection of clinical medicine and research
  • Strong mentorship and training no prior lab experience required
  • Team members have had their work presented at national conferences, contributed to and lead publications
  • Excellent preparation for MD, MD-PhD, and other research-focused graduate programs
  • Alumni from this lab have gone on to successful medical and physician-scientist careers (MD, MD PhD programs)

Who we’re looking for

  • Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented team players
  • Compassionate communicators comfortable working with patients and families
  • Eager learners who enjoy a dynamic, ever-changing work environment
  • Strong interpersonal, project management, and record-keeping skills

Candidates should be able to start by (or before) August 2026 and commit for two years. While the role is fast-paced and multifaceted, all specialized techniques are taught on the job with close mentoring. If you’re excited by meaningful research, teamwork, and learning in a high-impact clinical environment, we’d love to meet you! 


Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduate and related college or certification course work and Previous experience in a health care setting, upon hire
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Where You'll Work

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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