Job Summary
The Population Sciences Research Infrastructure, Systems, and
Management has an immediate opening for a Clinical Study
Coordinator in the Population Sciences Trials Office and Adapt team
at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The coordinator will assist the
Principal Investigator(s) in completion of sound, ethical, and
compliant research aimed at improving the lives of people who have
cancer or prevent cancer altogether. Oversees research studies in
an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining
compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. This work may
include supporting investigator-initiated studies and sponsored
projects.
The Population Sciences Trials Office (PSTO)/Adapt supports
Investigators conducting observational and behavioral intervention
studies aimed at preventing cancer in different populations and/or
at improving outcomes and the quality of life among those diagnosed
with cancer. This coordinator will work with a collaborative team
of study support staff under the direction of the PSTO/Adapt
research manager to support the Principal Investigator's research
objectives.
Depending on study needs, employees may have a hybrid work schedule
after completing a probationary period, working both remotely as
well as on-site. Employees may need to provide their own home
office space, internet connection, telephone, and have the ability
to work independently.
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. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and
many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer
Institute values improving access to cancer prevention, care, and
survivorship services and is committed to providing high-quality
support to the patients and communities we serve. We strive to
foster a respectful, collaborative, and welcoming work environment
for employees, patients, and partners.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite
you to share how your personal and 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
Additional benefits include:
- An environment focused on collaboration, wellness,
accountability, excellence and transparency
Opportunity to harness a growth mindset and contribute to
research that could benefit generations to come
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
This position will coordinate the fundamental technical and
administrative details involved in clinical trials or research
studies with some supervision, including but not limited to, the
following:
- Providing back-up team coverage when needed.
Essential FunctionsResponsible for study
maintenanceUphold institutional and departmental
expectations and policies.
Study Operations
- Support the clinical Principal Investigator (PI) in daily trial
activities.
- Assist Principal Investigators in achieving study objectives by
implementing and completing study protocols and procedures.
- Explains and obtains informed consent, medical history and
demographics; documents in source file and maintains with
historical data, status reports, progress notes, and subject log to
help ensure subject safety. Assesses protocol for clarity and
subject safety, reviews study inclusion/exclusion criteria;
clarifies concerns and questions with Principal Investigator and
sponsor.
- Participate in participant recruitment and consent processes,
helping ensure accurate documentation management throughout the
study.
- Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings.
Advises team regarding specific study assignments and
timelines.
- Determines length of visits and coordinates related facility
and equipment availability.
- Coordinate study visits and help ensure the availability of
necessary resources for successful study outcomes.
- Completes, audits, corrects CRFs, relays CRFs to sponsor.
- Complete and audit case report forms (CRFs) for accuracy, with
guidance as needed.
- Maintains documents as required by FDA guidelines.
- May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB
documents.
- May ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of
specimens.
- Manage communication and problem-solving related to study
execution.
- Collects, compiles and enters data into study electronic data
capture system.
- Schedules appointments, visits and meetings.
- Performs quality control through audits in order to resolve
discrepancies and overlaps with data.
- Assist CRC and Sr CRC with preparing for audit and monitoring
visits.
Finance
Regulatory
- Assist in protocol modifications.
- Ensure training requirements are met for study personnel.
- Cooperate with compliance efforts related to sponsored program
administration and human research participant protection.
- Reports and tracks adverse events (AE) and reports them to the
study lead(s). Reports serious AEs to study leads to inform IRB and
sponsor.
- Documents all protocol deviations, reconciles test article
accountability at study close out and may assist in preparing
summary report for sponsor.
Supervision
- Report to the program manager and senior clinical research
coordinator (if applicable) for study-related items and the
clinical research manager.
OnboardingNone
- The study coordinator may be responsible for other duties as
assigned.
- 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.
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 Study Coordinator, I: Requires a
bachelor's (or equivalency) up to 2 years of directly related work
experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and
demonstrated human relations and effective communication
skills
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB
regulations.
- Experience with the IRB and ERICA
- Experience with EPIC and electronic data capture systems, like
REDCap
- Experience in a health-care setting or health care
certification.
- Ability to work as part of a team and also work
independently.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalency. IRB CITI
Course in the Protection of Human Research subjects certificate
obtained within six months of hire and demonstrated human relations
and effective communication skills are also preferred.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46137B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 02059 - HCI Popul Sci Trials Office
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 48,935 - 52,000
Close Date: 10/19/2026
Open Until Filled:
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