Job Details

Research Coordinator

Position Number: 6689982
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Coordinator

Job Summary

Coordinates technical and administrative details involved in a clinical or research study. Assists the Principal Investigator (PI) in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedure. Oversees research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. Assists and supports PI and other research staff with literature reviews, document review and editing, qualitative and/or quantitative analysis, and other research-related tasks as necessary.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities
1. Oversees compliance to protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies. Assesses protocol for clarity and subject safety, reviews inclusion/exclusion criteria; clarifies concerns and questions with Principal Investigator and sponsor.2. Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance. Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research participants including determining subject population availability, developing informed consents and screening materials, screening and recruiting subjects, scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, answering subject inquiries, overseeing study visits and acting as a liaison between participants and study-related parties.3. Recognizes, tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.4. Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.5. Represents the research program at meetings, national and international research consortia.6. Prepares, submits and maintains IRB, FDA, NCI, NIH, NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.7. Contributes to developing educational materials and educates the community and other research professionals regarding studies and related research issues.8. Develops and maintains patient databases, investigational logs and records of drugs administered, medical devices monitored and/or procedures followed.9. May edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.10. Prepares format for final disposition of data; maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.11. Explains and obtains informed consent, medical history and demographics; documents in source file and maintains with historical data, status reports, progress notes, and subject log to help ensure subject safety.12. May ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens.13. May perform functions required of a Research Assistant/Analyst as necessary.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead..

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research subjects certificate obtained within six months of hire, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
Some departments may require IATA DGR training within six months.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43459B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 02357 - HCI Judy Ou Research Program
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 31600 to 50000
Close Date: 11/30/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191155