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PS Clinical Research Coord

Position Number: 6232163
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

PS Clinical Research Coord

Job Summary

Job Summary:
For our ASPIRE and SPARK research roles, coordinates the implementation, quality control, and completion of research studies while assisting the Principal Investigator in determining and accomplishing study objectives. Oversees research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

Oversees compliance with protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
Develops study budgets; monitors budget expenses and billing for allied services; negotiates payment schedule with sponsors and fees for internal services.
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.
Recognizes, tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.
Represents the research program at meetings, national and international research consortia.
Prepares, submits and maintains IRB, FDA, NCI, NIH, NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
Contributes to developing educational materials and educates the community and other research professionals regarding studies and related research issues.
Supervises, mentors and trains new or junior research staff.
Coordinates with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong referral basis.
Develops and maintains patient databases, investigational logs and records of drugs administered, medical devices monitored and/or procedures followed.
Assists the Principal Investigator in the development of study protocols.
Directly interacts with ASPIRE's community partner organizations and training participants to provide organizational support and education.
Preparing and maintaining documents, reports, and data for ASPIRE initiatives.
Self-Advocate Liaison: Collaborate with clinical staff to effectively coordinate and manage tasks related to our self-advocate in clinic/office.
Offers guidance, instruction, and support directly in the work environment for the self-advocate: tracks development, provides feedback, and makes adjustments to coaching strategies as needed.

Problem Solving:The incumbent decides how to best accomplish the daily requirements of various study objectives, prioritizes and delegates workload and establishes systems needed to achieve specific study goals. Efforts of multiple departments or disciplines must be coordinated to ensure effective follow-through and compliance of all involved. The incumbent functions independently under minimal supervision, following FDA, Good Clinical Practice, IRB, NIH, NCI, NSF and/or other regulatory agency guidelines and seeking council from the Principal Investigator as necessary.
The incumbent is expected to closely monitor use of experimental equipment and drugs. Because some subjects referred to in a research study have no other option for recovery, the incumbent must be aware of the subjects' condition, well informed in the use of study material (devices, equipment, etc.) and conscientious in his/her analysis of appropriate actions.
The incumbent is responsible for organizing coverage when not present to ensure protocol requirements are followed. Disclaimer: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. Comments:Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Seldom: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids).Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a health sciences or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with two years professional research experience and completion of University RATS Clinical Certification within one year of hire required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

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

Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.

Departments may prefer a nursing degree for this position, which requires the incumbent to have two years related experience and possess a nationally recognized research compliance certification.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.

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Requisition Number: PRN41920B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $39,300 to $68,349
Close Date: 8/15/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182583