PS Clinical Research Coord

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$59,000–$65,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budgeting, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Database Administration, Dermatology, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Employee Benefits, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Government Organizations, Health Science, IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Metrics, Organizational Skills, Policy Implementation, Regulations, Regulatory Submissions, Research Administration, Research Protocols, Standards of Care, Typing, Vaccination
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
4 days ago

Announcement

Details

Open Date 06/24/2026 Requisition Number PRN45442B Job Title PS Clinical Research Coord Working Title Clinical Research Coordinator - Midvalley Dermatology Career Progression Track E Track Level 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

VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01450 - Dermatology Clinical Group Location Other City Murray, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 59,000 to 65,000, DOE Close Date 09/23/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Coordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), study protocols, and applicable regulations. Implement processes and organize efforts within study team to achieve objectives, coordinating research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care.

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.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities

  1. Create and maintain tools and documentation to track study metrics, providing updates to management.

  2. Conduct pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, monitoring visits, and close-out activities.

  3. Maintain source documents and report adverse events.

  4. Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants.

  5. Collect and maintain patient and laboratory data.

  6. Work directly with study participants and families and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and government agencies. Works under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI).

  7. Attain and retain Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CCRC).

  8. Understand the process of preparing, submitting, and maintaining IRB, FDA, and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.

  • Prepares regulatory documents, including consent forms for submission to research review committees.
  • Communicates with research committees and administrative units, project sponsors and project staff to ensure accuracy of regulatory documents and submissions.
  • Tracks study approvals and expirations to ensure uninterrupted project approval.
  • Tracks sponsor and investigator initiated amendment notifications and submits amended protocols, summaries and consents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
  • Submits study renewal applications and study progress reports to the IRB.
  • Coordinates with study sponsor, investigator and IRB to complete study closure activities.
  1. Complete time budget assessments and designate study charges vs. standard of care on clinical trials.

  2. Maintains regulatory database

  3. Mentors and trains new research staff.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Seldom: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a health sciences or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with two years professional research experience and completion of University RATS Clinical Certification within one year of hire required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred.

Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.

Departments may prefer a nursing degree for this position, which requires the incumbent to have two years related experience and possess a nationally recognized research compliance certification.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Clinical Research Certification or eligibility to obtain certification within 6 months of hire is preferred.

Completion of CITI and GCP trainings required upon hire.

Type Benefited Staff 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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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

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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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
  • Yes

  • No

    • Please indicate the number of years of professional research experience that you have:
  • Less than 1 year

  • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

  • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years

  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

  • 6 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter

About the Company

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University of Utah

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COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/