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PS Clinical Research Coord

Position Number: 6861312
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Medical Researcher

PS Clinical Research Coord

Job Summary

This position is within the Division of Epidemiology's Program for Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA) https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine/epidemiology/parcka. This position will coordinate the implementation, quality control and completion of research studies while assisting the Principal Investigator in determining and accomplishing study objectives. Oversees research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. PARCKA's studies are conducted at various clinics in the Salt Lake City area. Job duties will require interaction with study participants, investigators, clinic and research staff, and study monitors. The incumbent will work closely with the project team to achieve study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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. Essential Functions

Oversees compliance to protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance.
Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research participants including determining subject population availability, developing informed consents and screening materials, screening and recruiting subjects, scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, answering subject inquiries, overseeing study visits and acting as a liaison between participants and study-related parties.
Recognizes, tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations and other events as outlined in the protocol.
Helps prepare and coordinate site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.
May represents the research program at meetings, national and international research consortia.
May prepare, submit and maintain IRB, FDA, NCI, NIH, NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
Contributes to developing educational materials and educates the community and other research professionals regarding studies and related research issues.
May supervise, mentor and train new or junior research staff.
Coordinates with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong referral basis.
May develop and maintain patient databases, investigational logs and records of drugs administered, medical devices monitored and/or procedures followed.
May assists the Principal Investigator in the development of study protocols.

Problem Solving
Four years of Research experience is preferred, along with Microsoft and Excel knowledge. The incumbent decides how to best accomplish the daily requirements of various study objectives, prioritizes and delegates workload and establishes systems needed to achieve specific study goals. Efforts of multiple departments or disciplines must be coordinated to ensure effective follow through and compliance of all involved. The incumbent functions independently under minimal supervision, following FDA, Good Clinical Practice, IRB, NIH, NCI, NSF and/or other regulatory agency guidelines and seeking council from the Principal Investigator as necessary. Medication trial (IND) experience preferred.
The incumbent is expected to closely monitor use of experimental equipment and drugs. Because some subjects referred to participate on a research study have no other option for recovery, the incumbent must be aware of the subjects condition, well informed in the use of study material (devices, equipment, etc.) and conscientious in his/her analysis of appropriate actions. The incumbent is responsible to organize coverage when not present to ensure protocol requirements are followed.
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.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44026B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 39300 to 72700
Close Date: 3/13/2026
Open Until Filled:

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