Study Coordinator

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of UtahHealth Research is seeking a Clinical Study Coordinator IV to independently coordinate technical and administrative details for multiple clinical trials or research studies in the Orthopedic Surgery Operations department. The role emphasizes recruitment, consent, study documentation, and ensuring IRB compliance.

A bachelor’s degree with related experience or a master’s degree with related experience is required.

Qualifications

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Clinical Study Coordinator IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 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).

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate technical and administrative details for multiple clinical trials or research studies, assisting Principal Investigators in achieving study integrity and objectives.
• Lead recruitment and consent processes, maintain comprehensive and accurate study documentation.
• Coordinate complex study visits, ensuring resource availability and report adverse events to IRB and sponsor.
• Audit and correct CRFs for completeness and accuracy, negotiate contract budgets and payment terms with minimal supervision.

Job description

Open Date 09/04/2026

Requisition Number PRN46132B

Job Title Clinical Study Coordinators

Working Title Study Coordinator

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P4 - Advanced

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $55,000-$57,976

Close Date 10/31/2026

Job Summary

Coordinate technical and administrative details of clinical trials or research studies, assisting Principal Investigators in implementing and completing study protocols and procedures. Assess protocol clarity and subject safety, review inclusion/exclusion criteria, and address concerns with the PI and sponsor. Participate in meetings, advising on assignments and timelines. Obtain informed consent, medical history, and demographics, and maintain accurate documentation. Coordinate facility and equipment availability for study visits. Report adverse events, including serious AEs, to the IRB and sponsor. Document protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability, and prepare summary reports. Complete, audit, correct, and relay CRFs to the sponsor. Assist with negotiating contract budgets and terms, maintain documents per FDA guidelines, manage IRB documents, and ensure proper specimen collection, processing, and shipment. Perform Clinical Research Assistant functions as needed.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Clinical Study Coordinator, IV

Independently coordinate technical and administrative details for multiple clinical trials or research studies, assisting Principal Investigators in achieving study integrity and objectives. Assess protocols for clarity and subject safety independently, lead recruitment and consent processes, and maintain comprehensive and accurate study documentation. Coordinate complex study visits, ensuring resource availability, and report adverse events, including serious AEs, to the IRB and sponsor. Audit and correct CRFs for completeness and accuracy, negotiate contract budgets and payment terms with minimal supervision, maintain contact with the IRB , and manage IRB document submissions. Ensure proper collection, processing, and shipment of specimens.

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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Clinical Study Coordinator, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 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).

Preferences

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 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).

Type

Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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