University of Utah · 10 hours ago
Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$22.88/hr - $43.46/hr
4+ years expThe University of Utah is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator to support the NIDA Clinical Trials Network study CTN‑0152. The role involves coordinating clinical trial activities, ensuring adherence to research standards, and overseeing participant safety and data integrity.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinate all day‑to‑day clinical trial activities in adherence with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, and applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations
Implement, streamline, and oversee operational processes to ensure the study team meets objectives and timelines
Coordinate research procedures, participant visits, and follow‑up activities
Maintain and continuously improve tools and documentation to track study metrics; prepare updates for investigators and program leadership
Maintain accurate source documents and oversee data integrity
Oversee participant safety. Identify, track, and report adverse events in collaboration with the PI and sponsor requirements
Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain informed consent from study participants
Collect and maintain clinical and laboratory data with accuracy and timeliness
Work directly with study participants and locators, ensuring supportive, responsive, and high‑quality interactions throughout the study
Serve as a project liaison to other departments, external organizations, and government agencies involved in the study
Prepare for and coordinate site monitoring visits, sponsor audits, and regulatory reviews
Evaluate study workflows, identify operational vulnerabilities, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Develop or refine SOPs, staff training materials, and quality‑assurance processes
Supervise, mentor, and train junior research staff; oversee daily work allocation and coverage needs
Support regulatory submissions, including IRB, FDA, NIH, or sponsor documents as needed
Qualification
Required
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)
4 years professional research experience
Completion of University RATS Clinical Certification within one year of hire
Exceptional organizational skills
Attention to detail
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations
An understanding of research procedures
Ability to function independently
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
Preferred
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations
An understanding of research procedures
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
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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Funding
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