PS Study Coordinator

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$31,600–$48,935.15 Per Year
SKILLS
Adverse Events, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Cancer, Case Report Form (CRF), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Data Analysis, Disability Accommodations, Employee Benefits, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), File Maintenance, Hospital, Human-Computer Interaction, IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Informed Consent, Medical Records, Operations, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Progress Reports, Protocol Analysis, Public Safety, Reporting Skills, Status Reports, Typing, University/School Policies, Vaccination
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Announcement

Details

Open Date 05/13/2026 Requisition Number PRN45033B Job Title PS Study Coordinator Working Title Study Coordinator Career Progression Track D Track Level 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 01167 - HCI Clinical Trials Operations Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 31600 to 48935.15 Close Date 08/12/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Coordinates technical and administrative details involved in a clinical or research study. Assists the Principal Investigator in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures.

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 Institutes mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Assesses protocol for clarity and subject safety, reviews inclusion/exclusion criteria; clarifies concerns and questions with Principal Investigator and sponsor.
  • Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
  • 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.
  • Determines length of visits and coordinates related facility and equipment availability.
  • Reports and tracks adverse events (AE). Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.
  • Documents all protocol deviations, reconciles test article accountability at study close out and prepares summary report for sponsor.
  • Completes, audits, corrects CRFs, relays CRFs to sponsor.
  • Assists with negotiating contract budget and payment terms.
  • 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.
  • May perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as necessary.

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.

Problem Solving

Incumbents are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of their assigned research team, coordinating the orderly and safe flow of the research project and maintaining adequate resources for the PI to accomplish their research objectives.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. 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 required.
  • Some departments may require IATA DGR training within six months.
  • 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.
  • 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinators office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)?
  • Yes

  • No

  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Historical Only Do Not Use See Document Description for More Information Addendum to the University of Utah Veteran Only
  • Historical Only Do Not Use See Description for More Information Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) Veteran Only
  • List of References

About the Company

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/