Job Information
University of Utah Study Coordinator in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/19/2024
Requisition Number PRN14755N
Job Title Study Coordinator
Working Title Study Coordinator
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 16
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Employees must reside in the state of Utah but might have the oppurtunity to work a hybrid (in-office and remote) work schedule. Possible consideration of a request for a fully remote work schedule, subject to approval and change.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 31600 to 55621
Close Date
Job Summary
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.The Project Coordinator will work with the study Principal Investigators as part of a 4- year extramurally funded research project being conducted at the University of Utah and VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. The project entails health services research—collecting data of observations of clinical care, surveys, interviews, and stakeholder analyses—on the topics of health care quality, long COVID , and vulnerable/disadvantaged patient populations. Responsibilities entail day-to-day management of all aspects of the study.
Work-study/graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalency 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.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Administration, Compliance, and Communication
Tracks project progress and prepares progress reports.
Plans/facilitates team meetings and project activities.
Manages regulatory requirements, compliance documents, and Institutional Review Board Protocols approvals.
Maintains study budgets/financial information.
Arranges study-related travel.
Communicates with Veterans, VA Health Professionals, VA research administration, and other stakeholders.
Ensures resources are available to the study team (including onboarding of other study personnel onto study).
Research Activities
Supports study participant recruitment.
Codes data.
Facilitates data collection and storage.
Assists with data analysis.
Assists with scientific manuscripts.
Attends conferences and meetings to disseminate findings.
May perform functions required of the Research Development Associate as necessary.
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 PIs to accomplish their research objectives.
Comments
The ideal Project Coordinator will have schedule flexibility, a disposition to take initiative and think creatively about solutions to nonstandard problems, excellent interpersonal skills, responsive communication style, familiarity with research protocols and practices, some background knowledge in the field(s) of study, and a desire to develop research skills to serve their own career development and interests. Individuals seeking mentorship and/or experience in health services research are encouraged to apply. This position also provides a possibility of additional related project opportunities.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) 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.
Preferences
A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred or at least 2-years post Bachelors degree related work experience, preferably in applied science field.
Strong English proficiency, oral and written.
Research experience.
IRB /Research regulation experience.
Project management experience.
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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