PS Clinical Research Coord

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Research Coordinator to join their dynamic Adapt team. This role involves coordinating vital research activities at a leading cancer institute, ensuring compliance with protocols, and supporting various projects related to hematologic cancer. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills and a strong background in research, working closely with Principal Investigators and other teams to achieve study objectives. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving cancer care and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical-Dental-Wellness Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Free UTA Transport Pass

Paid Leave

Retirement Contribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health sciences or related field required.
• Two years of professional research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research studies and maintain regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and manage study resources.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences

Job description

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

Job Summary

We are excited to add another member to our ‘Adapt’ team! Our Adapt staff are involved in research studies associated with a disease center specializing in hematologic cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute. If you are Adaptable and detail-oriented, this is the role for you!

The new member will be responsible for coordinating research activities. The coordinator will assist the Principal Investigator(s) 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.

This position is eligible for university benefits. These benefits include:

• Medical-dental-wellness coverage: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/health\_wellness.php
• An immediately vested 14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a): https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/retire\_401aPlan.php
• Paid leave: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/paidLeave.php
• Tuition assistance for employees and family: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/tuition.php
• Free UTA transport pass: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
• See details about these benefits and others at: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
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Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Reporting:

This position will reside within the Huntsman Cancer Institute’s ( HCI ) Population sciences Research Infrastructure Systems & Management ( PRISM ) office. The role will work under the direction of the PRISM - PSTO /Adapt manager. The coordinator will support various projects related to this specific cancer type, attend meetings and consult with the Hematology (Heme) Disease Center, PSTO team, and other research teams.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate research studies, managing and maintaining basic regulatory requirements of various research projects.
• Partner with other related roles interfacing with the Heme Disease Center activities, including the Heme Program Manager and Disease Center Administrative Assistant.
• Maintain open communication with the Total Cancer Care ( TCC ) consenter and the BMP team who are independently collecting institutional samples for research projects.
• Oversee research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigators and other study staff to carry out research objectives from protocol planning and implementation to quality control and completion.
• Create and maintain data, regulatory, and operational documentation for studies.
• Work with other study coordinators, as well as biospecimen, data, regulatory, and financial support teams to develop and manage study resources and records.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to integrate study activities into clinic flow.
• Support Heme related research with other projects and tasks as needed.

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.

After demonstrating satisfactory performance and reliability on-site for a specified period, employees may be eligible to transition to a hybrid work arrangement dependent on job needs including clinic and study schedule.

Employees may need to provide their own home office space, internet connection, telephone, and have the ability to work independently.

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 research, preferably with human subjects.
• Key qualities: problem-solving, attention to detail, organizational skills, dependability, effective communication skills, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Medical experience in terms of the clinical setting
• Regulatory experience is a plus.

Type

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate the number of years of professional research experience that you have:
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
  • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more
• Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter

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