Job Details

Clinical Research Coord

Position Number: 6194390
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Medical Researcher

Clinical Research Coord

Job Summary

Coordinate research and administrative activities in support of the institutional biobanking research initiative: Huntsman Cancer Institute-Total Cancer Care and the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN).

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities
The position involves a variety of tasks, including study implementation, collaboration with clinical staff, patient interaction, including consenting, coordination with the HCI Biorepository, and other research-related tasks.

The coordinator works under the direction of the Program Manager and Sr. Research Manager, consults with the team on project/study issues, and/or solicits guidance as necessary. S/he/they works independently with health care providers and patients.

Essential Functions

Coordinates and performs responsibilities such as patient identification, recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and other patient communications. May need to be present to meet with scheduled patients as early as 6:00 am, as needed.
Oversee compliance to protocols, manage quality control, and ensure completion of study related documentation.
Implement study procedures in multiple clinics at HCI and is an effective team member.
Maintain information in patient databases and is responsible for data entry.
Provide regulatory support such as amendments, continuing reviews, and report forms.
Assist with study start-up activities such as protocol development, liaison with study sponsors, execution of research contracts, and develop study budgets.
Assist the Program Manager and Sr. Research Manager with HCI-Total Cancer Care research related tasks.
Work closely with the Biorepository and Molecular Pathology Shared Resource, multiple HCI-Total Cancer Care Working groups, and study PIs.
Monitor enrollment goals and help to optimize the study.
Recognize, track, and report adverse events and protocol deviations.
Ensure proper collection and processing of specimens.
Perform other responsibilities as required.

Problem Solving
S/he/they prioritize and help optimize processes needed to achieve study goals. S/he/they function independently under minimal supervision. S/he/they understand clinical activities and research procedures with completion of CITI training upon hire and University Research Administration Series Certification without one year of hire.
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 requiredNearly 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
Successful applicants will have exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and communication skills. This is required to interact effectively with patients and the study team. S/he/they will enjoy performing a variety of tasks and can be relied upon for essential functions with minimal supervision.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41784B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01738 - HCI ORIEN COLLABORATION
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 39300 to 72700
Close Date: 8/1/2025
Open Until Filled:

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