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**Open Date** 12/02/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43722B

**Job Title** PS Clinical Research Coord

**Working Title** Clinical Research Coordinator

**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** President

**Department** 02059 - HCI Popul Sci Trials Office

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 39300 to 64000

**Close Date** 03/31/2026

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

Job Summary

The Population Sciences Research Infrastructure, Systems and Management ( PRISM ) has an immediate opening for a Breast and Gyn Clinical Research Coordinator in the Population Sciences Trials Office and Adapt team at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We are excited to add another member to our Adapt team! Our Adapt staff are involved in research studies associated with a Disease Center and we are currently hiring for the disease center specializing in breast and gynecological cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute. If you are ADAPTable and detail-oriented, this is the role for you!

The coordinator will assist the principal investigator(s) in coordinating the implementation, quality control, and completion of research studies while also assisting the principal investigator(s) in determining and accomplishing study objectives. The coordinator oversees research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. This work may include supporting investigator-initiated studies and sponsored projects.

The PRISMPSTO /Adapt team supports investigators conducting observational and other non-treatment interventional studies aimed at preventing cancer in different populations and/or at improving outcomes and quality of life among those diagnosed with cancer. This coordinator will work with a collaborative team of study support staff under the direction of the PRISM - PSTO /Adapt clinical research manager, Disease Center leads and the breast and gyn programs manager to support the principal investigator(s) research objectives. They will also collaborate with and potentially work as a liason with members of the Total Cancer Care ( TCC ) team.

Depending on study needs, and after a probationary period, employees may have a hybrid work schedule, working both remotely as well as on-site. Employees may need to provide their own home office space, internet connection, telephone, and have the ability to work independently.

_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

This position will coordinate the technical and administrative details involved in a clinical or research study, including but not limited to, the following:

+ Providing back-up team coverage when needed.

Responsible for study maintenance

Uphold institutional and departmental expectations and policies.

Anticipate potential challenges and proactively seek solutions to avoid or mitigate existing and future problems.

Study Operations

+ Assists in study-specific training for junior staff members

+ Oversees compliance to protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; assist in preparation of reports for organizations and agencies.

+ Oversee, assess and ensure participant safety and strict protocol implementation/adherence.

+ 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.

+ Represents the research program at meetings, national and international research consortia.

+ Prepare for and coordinate site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.

+ Contributes to developing educational materials and educates the community and other research professionals regarding studies and related research issues.

+ Coordinates with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong referral basis.

+ Develops and maintains patient databases, investigational logs and records of drugs administered, medical devices monitored and/or procedures followed.

+ Assists the Principal Investigator in the development of study protocols.

+ Primary contact with PM in cc for audits and monitor visits.

+ Schedules and properly documents appointments, visits and meetings.

+ Prepare for monitor and audit visits.

+ Oversees two or more research studies in both an administrative and operational capacity.

+ Coordinates technical and administrative details involved in research or clinical studies.

+ Exposure to study the development of full study life-cycle from study start-up to closure.

+ Take initiative in identifying and addressing knowledge gaps through self-directed learning, attending workshops, researching existing resources, and participating in relevant training programs.

+ Responsible for ensuring project success in study maintenance phase.

+ Proficient in all study coordinator duties.

Finance

+ Oncore calendar review

+ Biller and Study Team EPIC review

Regulatory

+ Assist in protocol modifications.

+ Cooperate with compliance efforts related to sponsored program administration and human research participant protection.

+ Recognizes, tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.

+ Documents and reports all protocol deviations to program manager and/or senior clinical research coordinator, reconciles test article accountability at study close out and prepares summary report for sponsor.

Supervision

+ Report to the program manager and senior clinical research coordinator (if applicable) for study-related items and the clinical research manager.

Onboarding

+ Assist Sr. CRC in providing mentorship and onboarding to newly onboarded study coordinators

The clinical research coordinator may be responsible for other duties as assigned.

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

+ Experience with the IRB and ERICA

+ Experience with EPIC and electronic data capture systems, like REDCap

+ Experience in a health-care setting or health care certification.

+ Ability to work as part of a team and also work independently.

+ Comfortable engaging with study participants in person, by phone, and virtually.

**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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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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