PS Study Coordinator III

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Research is seeking a PS Study Coordinator III to coordinate technical and administrative aspects of research studies in the Emergency Medicine Contracts department. The role supports Principal Investigators in implementing protocols, ensuring documentation accuracy and timely budget negotiation.

The position requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with extensive related experience or a master’s with related experience.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Study Coordinator III requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical and administrative details of research studies, supporting Principal Investigators in implementing protocols and procedures.
• Assess protocol clarity and criteria, and address concerns with the PI and sponsor.
• Participate in meetings to advise on assignments and timelines.
• Obtain necessary documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate facility and equipment availability as required.
• Report adverse events and document deviations as necessary.
• Assist with data management, including completing, auditing, and correcting records.
• Support budget negotiations and maintain documentation per regulatory guidelines.
• Manage documents and ensure proper specimen handling.
• Perform additional research support tasks as needed.

Skills

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Details

Open Date 08/28/2026

Requisition Number PRN46047B

Job Title Study Coordinators

Working Title PS Study Coordinator III

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level 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 Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 AM

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 01777 - EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONTRACTS

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $42,000- $60,000

Close Date 09/04/2026

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

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.

Coordinate technical and administrative aspects of research studies, supporting research goals and protocol implementation. Assists with documentation, logistics, budget negotiations, and data management. Ensures accuracy and compliance for successful study outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate technical and administrative details of research studies, supporting Principal Investigators in implementing protocols and procedures. Assess protocol clarity and criteria, and address concerns with the PI and sponsor. Participate in meetings to advise on assignments and timelines. Obtain necessary documentation and maintain accurate records. Coordinate facility and equipment availability as required. Report adverse events and document deviations as necessary. Assist with data management, including completing, auditing, and correcting records. Support budget negotiations and maintain documentation per regulatory guidelines. Manage documents and ensure proper specimen handling. Perform additional research support tasks as needed.

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).

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

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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