Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary

The Population Sciences Research Infrastructure, Systems, and
Management team has an immediate opening for a Clinical Research
Coordinator within the Population Sciences Trials Office and Adapt
team at Huntsman Cancer Institute. This role partners with
Principal Investigators to support high-quality, ethical, and
compliant research aimed at improving cancer outcomes and
prevention, while overseeing study operations and regulatory
requirements across investigator-initiated and sponsored projects.
The position will specifically support the Hematologic Malignancies
(Heme) Adapt program, contributing to research within a specialized
disease center focused on hematologic cancers.

The Population Sciences Trials Office (PSTO)/Adapt supports
Investigators conducting observational and behavioral intervention
studies aimed at preventing cancer in different populations and/or
at improving outcomes and the 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 PSTO/Adapt
research manager to support the Principal Investigator's research
objectives.

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

Learn more about the great benefits of working for
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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

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.
• Support various projects related to this specific cancer

type,

• Attend meetings and consult with the Hematology (Heme) Disease

Center, and other research teams.

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.

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

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.),
II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a
master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work
experience.

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.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46625B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 02059 - HCI Popul Sci Trials Office

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 39300 to 60000

Close Date: 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled:

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