Clinical Research Coordinators I
Job Summary
Coordinates research and administrative activities in support of
the institutional biobanking research initiative: Huntsman Cancer
Institute-Total Cancer Care and the Oncology Research Information
Exchange Network (ORIEN.)
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
University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
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
The position involves a variety of tasks such as offering
enrollment to patients, coordinating with other team members and
the HCI Biorepository, supporting research interest needs of
investigators, entering data, and other research related
tasks.
The coordinator works under the direction of the Program Manager
for Total Cancer Care, consults with the team on project/study
issues and/or solicits guidance as necessary. S/he/they works
independently with health care providers and patients and
should be able to wear the PPE necessary for the area where
they will be working.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates and performs responsibilities such as patient
identification, recruitment, and offering enrollment in the Total
Cancer Care study.
Offer questionnaires to enrolled study participants regularly
at the time of consent or via follow-up contact.
Maintains information in patient databases and is responsible
for data entry.
Recognizes and informs study team of protocol deviations and
participates in documentation of deviations.
Assists the Total Cancer Care Managers with research and team
related tasks.
Works closely with the Biorepository and Molecular Pathology
Shared Resource and investigators and ensures proper collection and
processing of specimens.
Is responsible to arrange coverage when not present.
Performs other responsibilities as required.
Problem SolvingS/he/they prioritizes and helps
optimize processes needed to achieve study goals. S/he/they
functions independently under minimal supervision. S/he/they has an
understanding of good clinical practice and research
processes.
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.
Preferences
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the ability to
interact effectively with patients, with other study team members,
and will be able to perform the essential job functions as outlined
in the position description. S/he/they will be organized and
demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Additional Preferences
- 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).
- Some research experience.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPPA, and IRB
regulations.
- IRB CITI Course completion within six months of hire.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates the potential ability to perform the essential
functions of the job as outlined.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46043B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: The standard schedule for this
position is Monday through Friday, during regular business hours,
typically from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Coordinator may need to be present to meet with scheduled patients
as early as 6:00 am as needed.
Department: 01738 - HCI ORIEN COLLABORATION
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 48,935.15
Close Date: 09/11/2026
Open Until Filled:
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