Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Research Coordinator to coordinate day-to-day research activities, ensure compliance with Responsible Conduct for Research (RCR) and study protocols, and support study initiation and close-out. You will recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants, collect data, and coordinate visits with the PI and external partners.

Responsibilities include maintaining source documents and safety logs, preparing regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalency + 4 years related experience, or master's + 2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and IRB/FDA/HIPAA regulations preferred.
• Patient-sensitive role requiring independent judgment and compliance with regulatory rules.

Responsibilities

• Reviews assigned research protocols in detail, including objectives, design, criteria, and visit schedule.
• Prepares and maintains regulatory documents (IRB, FDA, NCI, NIH, NSF) and study correspondence.
• Coordinates participant study visits and related facility, drug/device, and equipment availability.
• Obtains informed consent and addresses participants’ concerns with the PI.
• Records, audits, and updates case report forms and enters data into EDC systems.
• Accesses EMR to obtain medical history, labs, and relevant data.
• Maintains source documents and subject logs to ensure subject safety.

Skills

IRB regulations knowledge

Regulatory documentation

FDA regulations knowledge

HIPAA understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Internal to the University

Pay Rate Range

$46,584 - $60,000

Close Date

10/01/2026

Job Summary

Coordinate day-to-day research activities in adherence to Responsible Conduct for Research ( RCR ), study protocols, and applicable regulations. Implement processes and organize efforts within study team to achieve objectives, coordinate activities, and support research study initiation and close out. Conduct pre-study site visits, monitoring or other site visits at locations or sites participating in the study. Create and maintain tools and documentation to track study procedures, protocols and metrics, providing updates to management. Maintain source documents and report adverse events. Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants. Collect and maintain study participant data and other forms of study data. Work directly with study participants and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and government agencies. Works under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI) or Project Director (PD). Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews assigned research protocols in detail, including study objectives, study design, inclusion/exclusion criteria, visit schedule, and other details as needed.
• Prepares, submits, and maintains IRB , FDA , NCI , NIH , NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
• Coordinates participant study visits and related facility, drug/device, and equipment availability.
• Obtains informed consent and addresses participants’ concerns in conjunction with the PI.
• Completes, audits, and revises relevant case report forms (CRFs) and enters data into electronic data capture ( EDC ) systems.
• Accesses Electronic Medical Record ( EMR ) to obtain medical/surgical history, lab values, and other relevant data.
• Carefully maintains source documents and subject logs to help ensure subject safety.

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.), II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA , HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred.
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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. 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 the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu. https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.