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Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Position Number: 6603568
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Job Summary

Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)
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.
Coordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), study protocols, and applicable regulations. Implement processes and organize efforts within study team to achieve objectives, coordinating research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care. Create and maintain tools and documentation to track study metrics, providing updates to management. Conduct pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, monitoring visits, and close-out activities. Maintain source documents and report adverse events. Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants. Collect and maintain patient and laboratory data. Work directly with study participants and families and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and government agencies. Work under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI).
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

The Research Coordinator will support multiple clinical research projects within Dr. Jennie Hill's research group in the Department of Population Health Sciences. The coordinator will work under the direction of Dr. Hill, and in collaboration with other investigators and project staff to coordinate and manage research projects. We seek someone with previous experience in oversight and management of multi-year, NIH or other federally funded research projects and strong organization, process, and timeline management skills. This position requires a team player who possesses excellent leadership and listening skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and exceptional people skills. Preference for previous experience within the University of Utah systems (i.e., IRB, budget, and software systems).

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two or more years of directly related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze, and make decisions related to project management. Strong coordination and organizational skills are required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Must have own transportation and current driver's license. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Some work travel may be required.

Responsibilities
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), IICoordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), study protocols, and applicable regulations. Implement processes and organize efforts within study team to achieve objectives, coordinating research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care. Create and maintain tools and documentation to track study metrics, providing updates to management. Conduct pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, monitoring visits, and close-out activities. Maintain source documents and report adverse events. Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants. Collect and maintain patient and laboratory data. Work directly with study participants and families and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and government agencies. Works under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI). Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: PZ6512Grade: P13Expected Pay Range: $35,192 to $68,625
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), IIICoordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), study protocols, and applicable regulations. Implement processes and organize efforts within study team to achieve objectives, coordinating research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care. Create and maintain tools and documentation to track study metrics, providing updates to management. Conduct pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, monitoring visits, and close-out activities. Maintain source documents and report adverse events. Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants. Collect and maintain patient and laboratory data. Work directly with study participants and families and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and government agencies. Works under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI). Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: PZ6513Grade: P15Expected Pay Range: $42,583 to $83,036

Coordinates with PI, and other research project staff to facilitate the timely completion of funded research projects and other lab activities. Develops protocols, processes, and other management approaches to ensure deliverables are met. Prepare, submit, and maintain IRB, NIH, and other regulatory documents and research correspondence. Develops materials or inputs needed for meetings, presentations, and reporting. Contributes to the development of outward-facing materials for communication with research, professionals, and/or community members. This may include research abstracts and presentations. Support training of new research team members on study protocols and procedures. Monitors budgets and reporting requirements, or similar processes Serves as project liaison for outside partners and internal leadership, along with research team staff or investigator(s) Conducts work under minimal supervision, using independent judgment to fulfill project needs and complete work within deadlines. Other reasonable duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
We prefer applicants with previous training and experience in research and research processes. Experience leading federally funded research trials. Applicants with experience in team-based settings. Applicant who have excellent interpersonal, public, oral, and written communication skills. Comfortable building new relationships and talking with individuals and groups in sensitive situations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc., and virtual collaboration software such as Teams or Zoom.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43180B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Variable. Some weekends and evenings may be required. Ability to telecommute part time if approved by Supervisor.
Department: 01720 - PHS - HEALTH SYS INNO & RSRCH
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 50000 to 65000
Close Date: 1/23/2026
Open Until Filled:

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