Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.) to assist in facilitating clinical trials and ensure high standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with ICU providers, research staff, and sponsors to coordinate complex trials involving critically ill patients.

The position supports daily patient care within nursing scope and aligns with study protocols.

Qualifications

• Equivalency: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Department may hire at Clinical Research Coordinator levels III–V with corresponding experience.
• Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.) requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years for level III; 8/6 for level IV; 10/8 for level V.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and ensures subject safety during trial.
• Proposes and negotiates protocol alternatives and educates staff on study aspects.
• Performs clinical assessments and monitors participants for adverse events and protocol compliance.
• Applies pharmacological knowledge to interpret results and informs the PI and sponsor.
• Presents related information to the community or other researchers to aid recruitment.
• Mentors and trains new and subordinate staff.
• Develops and maintains study regulatory requirements and logs.
• Maintains source documentation and ensures compliance with GCP, FDA, HIPAA, and IRB.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Clinical research experience

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/17/2026

Requisition Number PRN46235B

Job Title Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Working Title Clinical Research Coordinator

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career

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

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 47,590 - 88,940

Close Date 12/17/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Assists in facilitating the conduct of clinical research by performing research and clinical

duties. Provides patient care within the scope of nursing practice and in compliance with

guidelines set by governing agencies. Serve as the clinical champion for a critical care

study, ensuring that the research protocol is seamlessly integrated into daily patient

care while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, regulatory compliance,

and scientific integrity. Work closely with providers, ICU nurses, advanced practice

providers, research staff, and study sponsors to coordinate complex clinical trial(s)

involving critically ill patients. Actual skills and responsibilities may vary accordingly

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

1. Assesses and ensures subject safety during trial.
2. Proposes and negotiates alternatives for protocol (when allowable). Educates

staff about the scientific aspects of the study, while prioritizing participant

safety and high-quality patient care.

1. Perform clinical assessments and monitor participants for adverse events and

protocol compliance. Appliespharmacological knowledge to help PI

determineidiosyncrasies and unexpected results. Evaluates adverse events

(AE), intervenes when necessary and reports details to PI. Conducts

follow-up to determine resolution of AE. Reports serious AEs to IRB and

sponsor.

1. Presents related information to the community for recruitment purposes or to

other research professionals in a variety of settings.

1. Mentors and trains new and subordinate employees.
2. Helps determine personnel required to complete the trial and develop the

timeline for trial completion. Reviews study-related data to ensure compliance

with the study protocol.

1. Prepares emergency use report.
2. Manages pharmacokinetic collection and storage.
3. Relates lab results to PI and sponsor.

10.Ensures appropriate maintenance and calibration of equipment.

1. May perform bedside care.

Clinical Trial Leadership

1. Primary clinical coordinator assigned to the ICU trial.
2. Anticipate operational challenges and independently develop practical

solutions to maintain study success

1. Coordinate participant visits, procedures, laboratory collections, and

follow-up, including screening and recruitment.

1. Maintain accurate source documentation and research records in accordance

with GCP , FDA , HIPAA , and IRB requirements.

1. Develops and maintains all study regulatory requirements and logs.
2. Assist with IRB submissions.
3. Ensure compliance with institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and

federal regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

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.), III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), V: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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