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Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Position Number: 9907658
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Medicine - Medical Researcher

Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Job Summary

Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.)
Patient-Sensitive Position Statement

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.

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports the conduct of clinical, translational, and health services research studies within the Division of Geriatrics. Under the direction of faculty investigators and senior research staff, this position assists with participant recruitment, study visits, regulatory submissions, data collection, database maintenance, and general research operations.
The CRC works with research participants, investigators, clinicians, and administrative personnel across the University of Utah and VA Salt Lake City Health Care System to help ensure studies are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, institutional policies, and study protocols. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to develop expertise in clinical research coordination and human subjects research.

Scope and Impact

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports faculty investigators and research teams in the successful implementation of clinical and health services research studies. The position contributes to participant recruitment, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and overall study operations while developing progressively greater responsibility and expertise in clinical research coordination. Through collaboration with University and VA research teams, the CRC helps advance the Division's research mission and supports high-quality research experiences for study participants.

Career Progression

This position serves as an entry-level clinical research coordination role and provides opportunities for professional development and advancement to more independent clinical research coordinator positions as experience and competencies are gained.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Essential FunctionsStudy Coordination and Research Operations

Assist with day-to-day coordination of clinical and health services research studies.
Support study startup activities, including preparation of study materials, recruitment plans, and regulatory documentation.
Coordinate participant scheduling and research visits.
Maintain study records, logs, and tracking systems.
Assist investigators and senior research personnel with protocol implementation and study activities.
Participate in research team meetings and contribute to study progress discussions.

Regulatory Compliance

Assist with preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and study closures.
Maintain regulatory binders and study documentation in accordance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
Support compliance with GCP, HIPAA, Human Subjects Protection, University, and VA requirements.
Assist with audit preparation and monitoring activities.

Participant Recruitment and Retention

Assist with participant identification, screening, recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities.
Explain study procedures and support informed consent processes as delegated and permitted by protocol and regulatory requirements.
Maintain regular communication with participants to support retention and study completion.
Document recruitment and enrollment activities.

REDCap and Data Management

Enter, maintain, and validate study data in REDCap and other approved research databases.
Assist in creating and updating data collection forms, surveys, and reports.
Perform data quality reviews and resolve discrepancies under supervision.
Generate routine study reports and enrollment summaries.
Maintain study files and support data management activities for presentations, manuscripts, and grant reporting.

Team Collaboration

Collaborate with faculty investigators, study personnel, clinical partners, and research participants.
Participate in division training activities and continuing education opportunities.
Support onboarding and training of student assistants and volunteers as assigned.
Contribute to a collaborative and service-oriented research environment.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with human subjects research or healthcare operations.
Experience working with REDCap or other research databases.
Experience recruiting or interacting with research participants.
Familiarity with IRB processes, informed consent procedures, or regulatory requirements.
Interest in aging, cardiovascular, rehabilitation, or health services research.
Clinical Research Professional certification (CCRP, CCRC, SOCRA, ACRP, or equivalent), or willingness to obtain certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of clinical research principles and human subjects protections.
Ability to learn research regulations, institutional policies, and study procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with research participants and interdisciplinary teams.
Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and regulatory compliance.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Ability to organize work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
Proficiency with computer applications and data-entry systems.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46485B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00234 - Geriatrics
Location: Other
Pay Rate Range: 24,722 - 57,976
Close Date: 10/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

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