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University of Utah PS Clinical Research Coord in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 03/09/2024
Requisition Number PRN37862B
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 President
Department 02059 - HCI Popul Sci Trials Office
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 39300 to 52000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
We are excited to add another member to our ‘ADAPT’ team! Our ADAPT staff are involved in research studies associated with a disease center specializing in gastrointestinal cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute. If you are ADAPTable and detail-oriented, this is the role for you!
The new member will be responsible for coordinating research activities. The coordinator will assist the Principal Investigator(s) in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures. This work may include supporting investigator-initiated studies and sponsored projects.
Reporting:
This position will reside within the Huntsman Cancer Institute’s ( HCI ) Population Sciences Trials Office ( PSTO ). The role will work under the direction of the Disease Center Leader and GI Program Manager, with support from the ADAPT manager. The coordinator will support various projects related to this specific cancer type, attend meetings and consult with the Disease Center, PSTO team, and other research teams.
Qualifications:
Experience with research in general but preferably with human subjects. Key qualities we are looking for are a problem solver, attention to detail, organization skills, dependability, flexibility and adaptability. Medical experience in terms of the clinical setting is a plus.
Knowledge in Title 45 CFR 46 (The Common Rule) and/or ICH Guidelines
Experience can be used in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
HuntsmanCancer 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. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and 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 Institute’s mission and this position.
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for coordinating research studies. This includes managing and maintaining basic regulatory requirements of various research projects, and collecting information for longitudinal GI studies.
There is a partnership with other related roles interfacing with the GI Disease Center activities, including the GI Program Manager and Disease Center Administrative Assistant assigned to GI.
Open communication is key in working with the Total Cancer Care ( TCC ) consenter and the BMP team who are independently collecting institutional samples for research projects.
Oversee research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies.
Coordinating with Principal Investigators and other study staff to carry out research objectives from protocol planning and implementation to quality control and completion.
Creating and maintaining data, regulatory, and operational documentation for studies.
Working with other study coordinators, as well as biospecimen, data, regulatory, and financial support teams to develop and manage study resources and records.
Working with clinic staff to integrate study activities into clinic flow.
Support GI-related research with other projects and tasks as assigned by GI Program Manager.
Expectations:
Depending on job need, employees have a potential to work a hybrid work schedule after a certain amount of time, working both remotely as well as on-site. Remote work is dependent on clinic and study schedule as well as employee performance. Employees may need to provide their own home office space, internet connection, telephone, and have the ability to work independently.
This position is eligible for university benefits. These benefits include:
Medical-dental-wellness coverage: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/healthwellness.php
An immediately vested 14.2% of salary employer contribution to retirement (401a): https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/retire401aPlan.php
Paid leave: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/paidLeave.php
Paid holidays: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/holiday.php
Tuition assistance for employees and family: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/tuition.php
Free UTA transport pass: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/
See details about these benefits and others at: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
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Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Seldom: Infectious disease, oils ( there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids ).
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
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.
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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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 veteran’s 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.
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