Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Study Coordinator

Details

Open Date

09/24/2025

Requisition Number

PRN43183B

Job Title

PS Study Coordinator

Working Title

Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Study Coordinator

Career Progression Track

D

Track Level

FLSA Code

Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

20

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Availability from 8am-5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Part-time, 20 hours per week.

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

Pediatric Administration

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$ $19.23

Close Date

12/24/2025

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

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology has an immediate opening for a Study Coordinator. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of our new Utah-based TrialNet Clinical Center. TrialNet is an international consortium of academic centers and investigators studying ways to delay and prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes. The Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Study Coordinator is responsible for expanding our screening services through the Pathway to Prevention study. This position is responsible for managing the technical and administrative components of the Pathway to Prevention study. Core responsibilities include leading community education efforts to raise awareness of the value and importance of TrialNet screening, expanding access to screening opportunities across the valley and state, and providing flexible, on-call availability to conduct screenings for interested families. Travel to support outreach and screening efforts at diabetes clinics throughout the region is required.

This part-time position qualifies for the following benefits:

+ U of U

401(a) employer retirement plan

(immediate vesting)

• Employee supplemental retirement plan

+

Health care plan

(will pay part-time employee rate outlined in the

Summary Comparison

)

+

Flex spending accounts

• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance

+

Short-term and long-term disability

insurance

• Group legal plan

+

11 paid Holidays

per year (will be prorated based on FTE )

+

Free transit

on most UTA services

• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

Information on University of Utah benefits can be viewed at:

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Assesses protocol for clarity and subject safety, review inclusion/exclusion criteria to ensure participants are eligible for screening; clarify concerns and questions with Principal Investigator and sponsor.

2. Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.

3. Explains and obtains informed consent, medical history and demographics; maintains source files with historical data, status reports, progress notes, and subject log to help ensure subject safety.

4. Establish working relationships with partner lab facilities and local community organizations to expand screening access for residents across the state, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements and specimen collection/return guidelines.

5. Reports and tracks adverse events (AE) and protocol deviations. Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.

6. Completes, audits, corrects CRFs, relays CRFs to sponsor.

7. Maintains documentation as required per applicable regulatory statues.

8. Maintain contact with IRB ; prepare and submit IRB documents as requested.

9. Ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens.

10. Perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research subjects certificate obtained within six months of hire, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

• Some departments may require IATA DGR training within six months.

• 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.

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

Preferences

Preferences

Previous clinical research experience is helpful. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA , HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; attention to detail; and the ability to function independently is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs.Phlebotomy certification or previous phlebotomy experience is strongly preferred.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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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