PS Clinical Research Coord

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Utah Health is seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator in the Pediatric Neurosurgery division on campus in Salt Lake City. This benefited staff role supports administrative and operational study activities while ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines.

You will assist investigators, coordinate study visits, manage regulatory documents, and support study data capture using systems like EPIC and REDCap.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a health sciences or related field with two years of research experience.
• Completion of University RATS Clinical Certification within one year of hire.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Principal Investigators in achieving study objectives by implementing and completing study protocols and procedures.
• Ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens from OR, clinic or outpatient lab.
• Coordinate and recruit participants, obtain informed consent, answer inquiries, schedule visits, and liaise between participants and study team.
• Complete electronic case report forms using verified source documents and respond to sponsor queries.
• Maintain accurate and complete research records and documentation related to procedures and devices.
• May assist in design and preparation of research projects.
• Assist with regulatory documents, submissions, and reports to agencies.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in health sciences

University RATS Clinical Certification

Herramientas

EPIC

REDCap

Descripción del empleo

Details

Open Date

11/09/2026

Requisition Number

PRN46705B

Job Title

PS Clinical Research Coord

Working Title

PS Clinical Research Coord

Career Progression Track

E

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; Occasional overtime might be required.

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

00268 - Neurosurgery

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

39300 to 68300

Close Date

02/09/2027

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

12/01/2026

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 Functions

Study 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 required

Nearly 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

Type

Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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