Job Details

PS Clinical Research Coord

Position Number: 9965575
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

PS Clinical Research Coord

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Primary Children's Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Clinical Research Coordinator to support research efforts within the division. This role will: (1) coordinate research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies; and (2) assist the Principal Investigator and study team in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures. This work may include supporting investigator-initiated studies and sponsored projects.

The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills and interacts compassionately with pediatric patients and their families in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities
Essential FunctionsStudy Operations

Assist Principal Investigators in achieving study objectives by implementing and completing study protocols and procedures.
Ensures the proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens (blood, cerebrospinal fluid, tissues, etc.) from operating room, clinic or outpatient lab
Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research participants including screening and recruiting subjects, obtaining informed consent, answering subject inquiries, scheduling and overseeing study visits and acting as a liaison between participants and study-related parties.
Completes electronic case report forms (eCRFs) using verified source documentation and assists with responding to sponsor queries within study databases
Maintains accurate and complete research records, including participant records, investigational logs, and documentation related to medical devices, study procedures, and other study-specific requirements.
May assist in the design and preparation of research projects

Regulatory

Assists with the preparation, organization, and maintenance of regulatory documents, submissions, and reports for applicable organizations and regulatory agencies.
Documents and reports all protocol deviations to clinical research manager and Principal Investigator

Supervision

Reports to the clinical research manager

The clinical research coordinator may be responsible for other duties as assigned. Actual skills and responsibilities may vary according to the specific research project.
This job description 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.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.

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.

Preferences

Experience with IRB and ERICA
Experience with EPIC and electronic data capture systems, like REDCap
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Comfortable engaging with study participants in person, by phone or virtually

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46705B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday; Occasional overtime might be required.
Department: 00268 - Neurosurgery
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 39300 to 68300
Close Date: 02/09/2027
Open Until Filled:

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