Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary

Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator
The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah is seeking a Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator. In this role, you will coordinate the implementation, quality control and completion of research studies while assisting the Principal Investigator in determining and accomplishing study objectives. Oversee research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), study protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Implement processes and organize efforts within study team to achieve objectives, coordinating research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care.
• Create and maintain tools and documentation to track study metrics, providing updates to management.
• Conduct pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, monitoring visits, and close-out activities.
• Recognizes, tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants.
• Collect and maintain patient and laboratory data.
• Work directly with study participants and families and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and government agencies.
• Works under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI).
• Assist with and adhere to Institutional Review Board (IRB) renewal, modification, and approved protocols.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and correct issues with data collection.
• Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
• Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance.
• Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.
• Contributes to developing educational materials and educates the community and other research professionals regarding studies and related research issues.
• Mentors and trains new or junior research staff.

This job description 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.

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 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.

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.

Care is appropriate to the population served

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44230B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday- Friday 8:00 -5:00
Department: 00220 - Anesthesiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 75,000-95,000 DOE
Close Date: 3/15/2026
Open Until Filled:

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