Research Coordinator/Therapist

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 68,880 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to provide assessment and treatment to patients in a clinical research study, supporting the Principal Investigator to ensure protocol integrity and study objectives are met. The role requires an entry-level Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy and IRB CITI certification within six months.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, accurate documentation, coordination of daily research operations, and

Qualifications

• Entry-level Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.
• IRB CITI Course must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Vaccination requirements or approved exemption.
• Strong human relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and provide study-related treatment interventions per approved protocols.
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses; report findings for data integrity.
• Ensure confidentiality of protected health information and assist recruitment efforts; reimburse mileage for work travel.
• Attend Investigator and staff meetings; advise on assignments and timelines.
• Determine visit lengths and coordinate participant schedules with the study team.
• Report and track adverse events; notify IRB and sponsor of serious AEs.
• Document protocol deviations and reconcile article accountability at close-out; prepare sponsor summary.
• Complete, audit, and correct Case Report Forms (CRF) and relay to sponsor.
• May perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

Provides assessment and treatment to patients in a clinical research study. Assists the Principal Investigator in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures.

Entry‑level Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research Subjects certificate must be obtained within six months of hire. Human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

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. 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.

Incumbents are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of their assigned research team, coordinating the orderly and safe flow of the research project and maintaining adequate resources for the PI to accomplish their research objectives.

Hourly salary: $50/hour for a maximum of $100/hour for a 2‑hour treatment session.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct patient evaluations and provide study‑related treatment interventions in accordance with approved study protocols, ensuring consistency, participant safety, and protocol adherence.
2. Document all assessments, treatments, and participant responses accurately, and communicate relevant findings to the research team to support study implementation and data integrity.
3. Ensure accurate documentation, maintain confidentiality of protected health information, and collaborate with investigators and study staff to facilitate efficient participant recruitment. Mileage will be reimbursed for work‑related travel (e.g., participant recruitment and outreach activities).
4. Attend and participate in Investigator and staff meetings. Advise the team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
5. Determine length of visits and coordinate participant schedules with the study team.
6. Report and track adverse events (AE). Report serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.
7. Document all protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability at study close‑out and prepare summary report for sponsor.
8. Complete, audit, correct Case Report Forms (CRF), and relay CRFs to sponsor.
9. May perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as necessary.

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).

• 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.
• Research Coordinator (Non‑R.N.), VI: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
• Research Coordinator (Non‑R.N.), VII: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.