Details **Open Date** 01/21/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN41025B **Job Title** PS Clinical Research Coord Sr. **Working Title** Sr Clinical Research Coord **Job Grade** F **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** This is a HYBRID position, and will work ON- CAMPUS and VIRTUALLY , with schedules approved by the supervisor. The current expectation is for 2 days per week on-campus work. Changes to remote work policy are possible in the future. **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00272 - CON Nursing **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $65,000 - $80,000 annual salary **Close Date** 04/21/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** We welcome your application to join our team in conducting important and respected research studies across multiple states and partnering with multiple universities. This professional position coordinates complex clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the management of these projects. Please see detailed responsibilities below. This position is eligible for university**benefits**including;**medical-dental-wellness coverage**, an additional immediately vested**14.2% of salary employer contribution**to retirement (401a),**paid leave**,**paid holidays**,**tuition assistance**for employees and family,**free UTA transport pass**and others. See details at:**https://benefits.utah.edu/**Total Compensation Calculator** Please apply at:**https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/177748** **Responsibilities** 1. Coordinate with a great deal of independence a large, dynamic and interdisciplinary team that is across three institutions in the US. Manage the operations of a complex study with collection of specimens as well as patient-reported outcome data. 2. 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. 3. Develop study budgets; monitor and billing; negotiate payment schedule and fees with sponsor. 4. 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. 5. Analyze study monitoring and operational reports to monitor production and data collection events; evaluate progress towards meeting required timelines and data collection tasks. 6. Implement procedures to prevent future events, including staff education and retraining. 7. Prepare for and coordinate site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study. 8. Represent the research program at meetings, national and international research consortia. 9. Prepare, submit and maintain IRB , DOD , FDA , NCI , NIH , NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence. 10. Assist in the selection and hiring process for study staff; supervise, mentor and train new or junior research staff; provide direction and oversee preparation of study staff for monitoring visits; manage staff schedules ensuring shift/studies are covered; approve requests for time off/approve KRONOS . 11. Contributes to developing educational materials and educates the community and other research professionals regarding studies and related research issues. 12. 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. Oversee and train 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. 13. Helps develop applicable data management queries and oversees data cleaning activities. 14. Determine subject population availability, develop recruitment, informed consents and screening materials; help develop survey and study data collection instruments. 15. 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. 16. Coordinate approval of new study agreements and contracts; assists in the development of case report forms. 17. Develops QA/QC processes and conduct quality control activities (field/study visits, data queries). 18. Determine study visit and site/clinic workflows for studies/protocols. 19. Works with data managers to help design, develop and test appropriate informatics tools to meet study data, participant and sample tracking needs. 20. Helps to develop standard operating procedures. 21. Compiles information for grant applications. 22. Participates in abstract and manuscript preparation. 23. If not already certified: completion of CRC Certification within one year of hire required. 24. Other relevant duties as requested. The incumbent independently 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. Works very closely as needed with study PIs to solve problems and determine workflows. 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 , DOD , NIH , NCI , NSF and/or other regulatory agency guidelines and seeking council from the Principal Investigators as necessary. The incumbent is expected to closely monitor use of experimental equipment and study-related devices (Fitbit). 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 to organize coverage when not present to ensure protocol requirements are followed. This job description is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in a health science or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus, 4 years professional research experience. 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. 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** Preferred but NOT required: -Prior experience with or exposure to acupuncture and East Asian medicine, as a patient or other. -Scientific training (masters, or doctorate) preferred. **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. 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