Job Information
University of Utah Clinical Research Coordinator in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 01/05/2024
Requisition Number PRN37340B
Job Title Clinical Research Coordinator
Working Title Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Grade E
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday, The Clinical Research Coordinator will be mostly based at the SOD clinics, with travel between sites.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $50,000 - 65,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The School of Dentistry Office of Research has an immediate opening for a Clinical Research Coordinator. This position coordinates the implementation, quality control and completion of research studies while assisting the Principal Investigator(s) in determining and accomplishing study objectives. This employee will contribute to the oversight of research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. This position may have an optional hybrid schedule depending on the workload and responsibilities.
As a member of the School of Dentistry team you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, andPROMISE standardsof the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive, anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive environment for our patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.
Essential Functions
Oversees compliance to protocol for multiple Principal Investigators; manages quality control, completion, and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
Develops study budgets; monitors budget expenses and billing for allied services; negotiates payment schedule with sponsor and fees for internal services.
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.
Recognizes, tracks, and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.
Prepares, submits, and maintains IRB , FDA , NCI , NIH , NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
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(s) in the development of study protocols.
Problem Solving
The incumbent decides how to best accomplish the daily requirements of various study objectives, prioritizes, and establishes systems needed to achieve specific study goals. Efforts of multiple departments or disciplines must be coordinated to ensure effective follow-through Top of Form
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 and/or Office of Research as necessary.
The incumbent is expected to closely monitor use of experimental equipment and drugs. Because some subjects referred to participate on a research study have no other option for recovery, the incumbent must be aware of the subjects’ condition, well informed in the use of study material (devices, equipment, etc.) and conscientious in his/her analysis of appropriate actions.
The incumbent is responsible for organizing coverage when not present to ensure protocol requirements are followed.
Comments
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Office and Clinic environment.
This position requires travel between the School of Dentistry Clinics. Employee must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is not public transportation.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead
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.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Experience working in university and patient care settings with research faculty.
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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