Job Information
University of Utah PS Clinical Research Coord in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/27/2024
Requisition Number PRN39005B
Job Title PS Clinical Research Coord
Working Title PS Clinical Research Coord
Job Grade E
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
VP Area President
Department 01552 - HCI Yelena Wu Research Program
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 39300 - 64000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Our research group, led by Dr. Yelena Wu at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator ( CRC ) to join our energetic team. The CRC will be responsible for managing and overseeing a research study on skin cancer prevention among college students in Utah. The study tests new ways to alert college students to their skin cancer risk, with the hopes of motivating their use of skin cancer prevention behaviors. The CRC will work closely with Dr. Wu, as well as the other principal investigator (Dr. Jennifer Hay at Memorial Sloan Kettering) and collaborators nationally and locally. The CRC will also work with a collaborative research team and supervise other team members and students working on the study. Other studies on the team include behavioral research studies (e.g., randomized controlled trials) funded by the National Institutes of Health and American Cancer Society focused on skin cancer prevention among children and families, including in school settings and via telehealth. The CRC will have opportunities to work on manuscripts and presentations and to support grant preparation.
The successful applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in a relevant field of study (see Qualifications below). Prior research experience and knowledge of data analysis methods (e.g., in SPSS ) is preferred but not required. The successful applicant will be able to work closely with a team, have excellent interpersonal skills for working with community groups and other research participants, and have excellent organizational skills.
This position involves in-person duties in our office space at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and on site in community/university settings for research study implementation. Some teleworking is an option.
Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV and cover letter (addressed to Dr. Wu) via the University of Utah HR website.
HuntsmanCancer 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 cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.
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.
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Responsibilities
Helps to develop study protocols for a new behavioral research study on skin cancer prevention and implements protocols with study participants.
Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment, participant compliance, and retention or tracking of participants who may difficult to reach. Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research participants including determining participant population availability, developing informed consents and screening materials, screening and recruiting participants (e.g., in-person and via phone), scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, answering participant inquiries, overseeing study visits and acting as a liaison between participants and the research team.
Coordinates investigator meetings for the research study.
Recognizes, tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
Manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
Develops and maintains participant databases, including participant tracking logs and electronic data capture tools (REDCap, Qualtrics). Uses Microsoft Office software programs to maintain study records.
Works with statisticians and other lab members to monitor data quality.
Attends and participates in investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
Supervises, mentors and trains new or other research staff. Works closely with a team to implement research studies and other research-related projects.
Prepares, submits and maintains Institutional Review Board ( IRB ), National Institutes of Health ( NIH ), and other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
Represents the research program at professional meetings.
Collaborates with the Principal Investigators in the development and writing of grant proposals, manuscripts,
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Seldom: Infectious disease, oils ( there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids ).
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a health sciences or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with two 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.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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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. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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