"Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.)"

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Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.)

Job Summary

The Sleep and Circadian Physiology Laboratory (PI: Christopher Depner) in the Department of Health and Kinesiology is recruiting a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to help conduct an NIH funded study focused on sleep loss and cardiometabolic health outcomes. The study this position will primarily focus on is testing how experimental sleep loss and circadian misalignment impact food intake and insulin sensitivity (risk factor for diabetes) in adults. Our findings will help develop new sleep and circadian-based interventions that help prevent cardiometabolic disease (obesity, diabetes, heart disease) in populations such as shift workers, medical and military personnel, students, and first-responders. The position will be primarily responsible for executing study visits, participant recruitment, scheduling study visits, communicating with participants, assisting with data collection, and training and supervising undergraduate research assistants and hourly staff. May assist in blood sample collection by venipuncture or through existing peripheral IV catheter. Study visits will take place in clinical research settings at the University of Utah Hospital and the College of Health Research Complex. The study protocol involves participants living in the sleep laboratory for 24 hours per day, 6 days at a time. Therefore, depending on scheduling of study visits, about 25% to 75% of study shifts per month for this position will be required overnight shifts. Timing of other hours will be flexible.

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.

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

1. Implements sleep loss study protocol; helps schedule study visits for research participants, help oversee participant recruitment and retention.
2. Follow detailed and time-sensitive study protocols. Will work ~5-15 late night, early morning, or overnight shifts per month.
3. Help manage our team of ~15 undergraduate research assistants, 3-5 graduate students, and 2-5 research assistants and help train new employees.
4. Oversees and organizes study visit preparation including checking equipment and providing study participants reminders for their visits.
5. Effectively and efficiently communicates and documents any adverse events and protocol deviations during study visits.
6. Monitors study enrollment goals to help achieve recruitment and retention quarterly targets.
7. Assist research nurses with blood collection, sample processing, and storage.

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.

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 or master's degree or training in a health-related field (e.g., nursing, social work, psychology, kinesiology, nutrition, counseling etc.). One or more years of volunteer or work experience in the healthcare field preferred. 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 preferred; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently. Completion of University Research Education Clinical Certification within one year of hire required. Preferred phlebotomy or EMT certification, or ability to complete phlebotomy training within 4 months.

Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.

Special Instructions

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.

Requisition Number: PRN43283B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 00196 - Health & Kinesiology

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $40,000-60,000/year

Close Date: 12/8/2025

Open Until Filled:

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