Clinical Research Associates (CRA)

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health invites applications for Clinical Research Associates (CRA) in Salt Lake City, UT. This full-time, day-shift position requires meeting vaccination policy and supports involvement in extensive clinical trial activities within Anesthesiology.

The role encompasses site initiation visits, monitoring, regulatory tracking, and adherence to SOPs, GCPs, and IRB standards. Department notes progression tracks and salary range DOE, with benefits package per university policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required for entry.
• Advanced degree may substitute years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all aspects of clinical research in accordance with SOPs and GCPs.
• Conduct on-site visits for site initiation, monitoring and close-out.
• Evaluate investigator site practices for quality, integrity, and safety.
• Track regulatory submissions, medical reports, recruitment and study documents.
• Identify issues and implement corrective action.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Open Date 11/06/2026

Requisition Number PRN46687B

Job Title Clinical Research Associates (CRA)

Working Title Clinical Research Associates (CRA)

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P4 - Advanced

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary Monday- Friday
Exact hours TBD

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00220 - Anesthesiology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 60,000 - 90,000 DOE

Close Date 11/15/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 11/10/2026

Job Summary 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. Monitor all aspects of clinical research. Ensure trial activities are conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), medical review board standards and specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements. Develop guidelines for collection of clinical data and administration of clinical trials. Conduct on-site visits for site selection, initiation, ongoing monitoring, and close-out. Evaluate investigator site practices for quality, integrity, and safety. Monitor progress of clinical trials at assigned investigative sites by tracking regulatory submissions, medical reports, recruitment, case report form completion, and study-related documents such as informed consent forms. Identify and escalate issues and implement corrective action to resolve issues. Conduct source data verification and review. Review adverse events with investigators, ensuring they are correctly documented and reported. Train investigators and other members of the study team.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Monitor all aspects of clinical research. Ensure trial activities are conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), medical review board standards and specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements. Develop guidelines for collection of clinical data and administration of clinical trials. Conduct on-site visits for site selection, initiation, ongoing monitoring, and close-out. Evaluate investigator site practices for quality, integrity, and safety. Monitor progress of clinical trials at assigned investigative sites by tracking regulatory submissions, medical reports, recruitment, case report form completion, and study-related documents such as informed consent forms. Identify and escalate issues and implement corrective action to resolve issues. Conduct source data verification and review. Review adverse events with investigators, ensuring they are correctly documented and reported. Train investigators and other members of the study team. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

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 Associate ( CRA ), IV Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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