Job Information
University of Utah PS Clinical Research Coord in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/19/2024
Requisition Number PRN39606B
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 U of U Health - Academics
Department 00260 - Division of General Surgery
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 39300 to 68349
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The clinical research coordinator will be responsible for coordinating implementation, quality control and completion of epidemiologic and translational research studies within the Section of Bariatric Surgery. The section’s research focuses on the impact of bariatric surgery on patient health and health services utilization and the mechanisms by which bariatric surgery results in durable weight loss, diabetes remission, and cancer risk reduction. The clinical research coordinator will assist with project development, IRB submission and maintenance, project schedule, meeting coordination, patient enrollment and data collection, biospecimen processing and storage and data synthesis for grant submission and manuscript preparation as well as quality control of data and maintenance of compliance with guidelines set by governing and granting agencies. Phlebotomy skills are desired, but coordinators not previously trained in phlebotomy will also be considered.
Responsibilities
Disclaimer
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.
Essential Functions
Oversees research protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies, assures maintenance of IRB certifications.
Oversees and maintains research subject compensation.
Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance. Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research participants including determining subject population availability, developing informed consents and screening materials, screening and recruiting subjects, scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, answering subject inquiries, overseeing study visits and subject phlebotomy, and acting as a liaison between participants and study-related parties.
Recognizes, tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.
Prepares, submits and maintains IRB , FDA , NCI , NIH , NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
Develops and maintains patient databases, investigational logs and records of drugs administered, medical devices monitored and/or procedures followed.
Oversees and assists with acquisition, processing and storage of biorepository specimens.
Assists the Principal Investigator in the development of study protocols.
Problem Solving and Teamwork
The incumbent is expected to function independently under minimal supervision, following FDA , Good Clinical Practice, IRB , NIH , NCI , NSF and/or other regulatory agency guidelines and seeking council from the Principal Investigator as necessary. The incumbent decides how to best accomplish the daily requirements of various study objectives, prioritizes and delegates workload and establishes systems needed to achieve specific study goals. Efforts of multiple departments or disciplines must be coordinated to ensure effective follow through and compliance of all involved.
The incumbent is responsible for organizing coverage when not present to ensure protocol requirements are followed. The incumbent will cross train other members of the research team in all study related procedures, permissions and documentation and ensure all study documentation is transparent, updated contemporaneously and is accessible for all team members.
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.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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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