PS Study Coordinator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated coordinator to support vital cancer research initiatives. This role involves coordinating patient recruitment, managing databases, and ensuring compliance with clinical practices. You will work closely with a passionate team committed to reducing the cancer burden across communities. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research while enhancing your skills in patient interaction and data management. If you are organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have a desire to make a difference in cancer care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Utah Retirement Systems enrollment

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; one year of education can substitute for two years of experience.
• IRB CITI Course certificate within six months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient identification, recruitment, and enrollment in studies.
• Maintains patient databases and ensures proper documentation.

Skills

Good Clinical Practices

Effective Communication Skills

Human Relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

The standard schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, during regular business hours, typically from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Coordinator may need to be present to meet with scheduled patients as early as 6:00 am as needed.

Department: Department 01738 - HCI ORIEN COLLABORATION

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: $31,600 to $58,400

Close Date: 04/21/2025

Job Summary:

Coordinates research and administrative activities in support of the institutional biobanking research initiative: Huntsman Cancer Institute-Total Cancer Care and the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN).

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates and performs responsibilities such as patient identification, recruitment, and offering enrollment in the Total Cancer Care study.
2. Offers questionnaires to enrolled study participants regularly at the time of consent or via follow-up contact.
3. Maintains information in patient databases and is responsible for data entry.
4. Recognizes and informs study team of protocol deviations and participates in documentation of deviations.
5. Assists the Total Cancer Care Managers with research and team-related tasks.
6. Works closely with the Biorepository and Molecular Pathology Shared Resource and investigators and ensures proper collection and processing of specimens.
7. Is responsible for arranging coverage when not present.
8. Performs other responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of: Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA, and IRB regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research Subjects certificate obtained within six months of hire and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.

Preferences:

• Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with patients, with other study team members, and will be organized with excellent communication skills.
• Some research experience.

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