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**Open Date** 01/02/2026

**Requisition Number** PRN43931B

**Job Title** Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

**Working Title** Clinical Research Coordinator

**Career Progression Track** P00

**Track Level** P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

**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** 00201 - PhysicalTher/Athletic Training

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** up to $59000 DOE/DOQ

**Close Date** 03/02/2026

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

Job Summary

Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.)

The University of Utah College of Health and Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training is seeking an individual to support clinical research studies evaluating various rehabilitation interventions for persons with chronic pain that use telehealth. The successful applicant will interact with patients by phone or video call throughout the state of Utah, and also with other research staff members and investigators. Because of the patient population involved in this study, the person in this position should be able to communicate fluently in both Spanish and English.

This position is considered Category IIA : Not required on campus and has the ability to telework remotely for the duration of the University of Utah’s response to COVID -19. An employee hired into this role will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics COVID -19 Telecommuting Agreement.

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.

Able to communicate in both English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.) – Level 1 to 3

1. Oversee, assess and ensure participant safety and strict protocol implementation/adherence; oversee compliance with GCP guidelines, federal regulations, institutional policies and procedures, and internal SOPs.

2. Evaluate processes to identify obstacles to successful recruitment and retention of study participants. Recommend and implement innovative approaches to maximize enrollment and optimize subject retention.

3. Analyze study monitoring and operational reports to monitor production and data collection events; evaluate progress towards meeting required timelines and data collection tasks.

4. Implement procedures to prevent future events, including staff education and retraining

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

6. Represent the research program at meetings, national and international research consortia as needed.

7. Prepare, submit and maintain IRB , FDA , NCI , NIH , NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence

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

9. Develop training and staff certification materials, procedures and requirements. Assist the PI in development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the study. Assist with training team members across the entire spectrum of research studies to include, but not limited to: protocol requirements, schedule of visits, recruitment plan, execution of research plan, collecting adverse event information, maintaining study subject documentation. Maintain records and other documentation of training.

10. Help develop applicable data management queries and oversees data cleaning activities.

11. Determine subject population availability, develop recruitment, informed consents and screening materials; help develop survey and study data collection instruments

12. Evaluate new protocols for feasibility. Thoroughly review study protocols and map process and data flow to predict areas of vulnerability. Identify, recommend and implement solutions to address such vulnerabilities in specific trials and across the team’s study portfolio.

13. Coordinate approval of new study agreements and contracts; assists in the development of case report forms.

14. Develops QA/QC processes and conduct quality control activities (field/study visits, data queries)

15. Determine study visit and site/clinic work flows for studies/protocols

16. Work with data managers to help design, develop and test appropriate informatics tools to meet study data, participant and sample tracking needs

17. Helps to develop standard operating procedures

18. Participates in abstract and manuscript preparation.

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.

The incumbent is responsible to organize coverage when not present to ensure protocol requirements are followed.

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) + 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

Bachelor’s degree in a health science or related field or equivalency; plus, 4 years professional research experience. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Able to communicate in both English and Spanish

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA , HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred.

Credentialing as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator ( CCRC ), Certified Clinical Research Professional ( CCRP ), or other related certification.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs.

Experience with RedCap and Microsoft products

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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._

_The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

_For more information:_

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

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_or call 801-581-2300._

_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._

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