Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

URs participation

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Research Coordinator to manage day-to-day research activities, ensure adherence to RCR and study protocols, and support initiation and closeout of studies.

The role involves on-site coordination, site visits, data collection, and liaison with departments and external organizations under supervision of the PI/PD. A bachelor’s degree with related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for someone willing to work Saturday and Sunday, the other days are variable Monday through Friday between 8 am and 8 pm depending on study needs.

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $46,000-$70,000

Close Date

Close Date 09/11/2026

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

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). Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment. This position is patient sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.

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Responsibilities

• 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 complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

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

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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.

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• * How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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