Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

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:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211097

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