University of Utah Health Research · 1 day ago
Clincial Research Assistant
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$12.62/hr - $27.07/hr
1+ years expUniversity of Utah Health Research is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant for their Transplant Surgery division. This research-focused role involves supporting clinical research activities, including specimen collection, data management, and regulatory compliance under the guidance of experienced faculty and specialists.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
This position is designated as patient-sensitive and involves work in patient care areas, including operating rooms and other clinical settings
Employees must comply with all institutional, state, and federal requirements applicable to patient-sensitive roles, including immunization, infection prevention, and safety standards
Adheres to hospital and departmental policies related to patient safety, privacy, and infection control
Collects research specimens following surgical procurement in patient care areas in accordance with IRB -approved protocols
Performs time-sensitive specimen processing, including snap freezing or immediate processing, based on study requirements and laboratory availability
Maintains specimen integrity through accurate labeling, documentation, storage, and chain-of-custody procedures
Supports the development, organization, and maintenance of a transplant-focused biorepository to support current and future research initiatives
Coordinates specimen handling activities with surgical teams, laboratory personnel, and research staff to ensure protocol adherence
Reviews operative and clinic documentation within Epic to abstract research-relevant clinical data
Accurately enters and maintains research data within REDCap databases
Works with investigators to translate study criteria into structured REDCap data elements, in coordination with departmental REDCap specialists
Ensures data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across research studies
Identifies ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting source documentation and escalates issues to appropriate research leadership
Independently obtains informed consent from research participants once trained, using IRB -approved consent forms and procedures
Conducts research interactions with patients and participants in clinical settings in a professional, respectful, and compliant manner
Manages consent documentation, ensuring correct version control and regulatory compliance
Assists with preparation of materials for IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews under the direction of senior research staff
Maintains strict adherence to HIPAA , institutional policies, and all applicable research regulations
Works under the day-to-day direction of PhD research faculty and Senior Research Specialists
Communicates proactively regarding task progress, scheduling constraints, and research-related issues
Supports coordination between surgical teams, research personnel, and laboratory staff to ensure timely execution of research activities
Contributes to a collaborative, detail-oriented research environment focused on data quality, compliance, and operational excellence
Operates in a hybrid, mobile work environment with required on-site presence in patient care areas for specimen collection and laboratory activities
Utilizes shared collaboration spaces and laptop-based workflows for data abstraction and documentation
Requires schedule flexibility to support transplant-related research activities aligned with operating room schedules
Qualification
Required
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience)
Research Assistant, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience
Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah RQI system (to be obtained within 30 days of hire)
Completion of a medical assisting program
One year of experience in research and analytic techniques with demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience
Benefits
Health Insurance
Company
University of Utah Health Research
At University of Utah Health, our world-class researchers work together to tackle some of the toughest problems in health and medicine.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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