Clinical Research Coord

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Details

Open Date
01/06/2026

Requisition Number
PRN43953B

Job Title
PS Clinical Research Coord

Working Title
Clinical Research Coord

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
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics

Department
Vascular Surgery Development

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
39300 to 72700

Close Date
04/06/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Utah has an immediate opening for a Clinical research coordinator. This position desires a person with a strong background in clinical research.

This position will: (1) assist in facilitating the conduct of clinical research by performing research duties for Vascular Surgeon Research Investigators; (2) coordinate technical and administrative details involved in both sponsor and physician-initiated clinical research studies; and (3) assist the Principal Investigator and study team in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Screen and recruit participants for clinical research studies.
• Fully understand the informed consent process and obtain informed consent from eligible study participants. Document the informed consent process. Write informed consent documents under the supervision of the study investigator.
• Attend and actively participate in study team meetings. Assume leadership roles within study teams.
• Schedule study visits and coordinate related facility and equipment availability.
• Assess research protocols for clarity and participant safety, review inclusion/exclusion criteria; clarify concerns and questions with Principal Investigator and sponsor.
• Collect and document clinical research data such as medical history and demographics; Maintain research documentation including status reports, progress notes, and participant logs to help ensure safety.
• Report and track adverse events (AEs). Reports serious AEs to PI, IRB and sponsor.
• Review and manage clinical research study databases.
• Educate staff regarding study procedures.
• Document all protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability at study close out and prepare summary report for sponsor.
• Complete, audit, correct, and relay case report forms (CRFs) to sponsor.
• Assist with negotiating study contract budget and payment terms.
• Maintain documents as required by FDA , ICH , GCP , and IRB regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents.
• Ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens.
• Help determine personnel required to complete trial and develop the timeline for trial completion. Review study related data to assure compliance with study protocol.

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
Master's degree in a health science field.

Credentialing as an Association of Clinical Research Professionals ( ACRP ) Certified Clinical Research Coordinator ( CCRC ) or Society of Clinical Research Associates ( SOCRA ) Certified Clinical Research Professional ( CCRP )

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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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 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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