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PS Clinical Research Coord

Employer
University of Utah
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Closing date
May 24, 2022

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Announcement Details

Open Date 05/09/2022
Requisition Number PRN30503B
Job Title PS Clinical Research Coord
Working Title 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 SummaryFull time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday business hours with occasional evenings and weekends. Shared on-call responsibilities.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00852 - Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $39,300 to $64,349
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job SummaryJob SummaryThis position provides support for the research infrastructure and functions of the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM). The incumbent is responsible to organize, implement, oversee, coordinate, and support technical and administrative details of division clinical research activities, while assisting the Principal Investigator in identifying and accomplishing study objectives. Incumbent maintains compliance to a host of department, university, and governing agency requirements and regulations.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
  • 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
  • Generous paid leave time
  • 10 paid Holidays per year
  • 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
  • Flex spending accounts
  • Free transit on most UTA services
  • Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
  • Professional development opportunities


Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

ResponsibilitiesEssential Job ResponsibilitiesResearch Coordination:
  • Oversees compliance to study protocols: manages quality control, completion and submission of study-related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
  • Collaborates with study sponsors and PIs to establish study objectives, procedures, and deadlines for each project. Oversees day-to-day research activities, ensuring that progress is made to achieve study objectives and deadlines while preserving the integrity of scientific research.
  • Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance. Coordinates and carries out responsibilities related to research participants, including determining subject population availability, developing informed consents and screening materials, screening and recruiting subjects, obtaining informed consent, answering subject inquiries, overseeing study visits, and acting as a liaison between participants and all study-related parties.
  • Provides study-specific education and training for faculty, fellows, Primary Children's Hospital clinical and ancillary staff, and students.
  • Develops and maintains study databases for all research projects, including data collection, query management, establishing and monitoring timeline development, and data quality.
  • Recognizes, tracks, and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
  • Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies.
  • Prepares, submits and maintains IRB, FDA, NIH and all other regulatory processes to ensure compliance with good clinical research standards and practices.
  • Collaborates with division manager to monitor study expenditures, order supplies, assists with budget / funding updates and analysis of appropriate expenditure of funds.
  • Coordinates and prepares reports for internal and external customers, including division chief and manager, project investigators, university offices, study sponsors and collaborating institutions.
  • Assists in assessing, planning, designing, budgeting, and initiating future studies, and assists with grant application activities.
  • Performs other necessary research support functions as assigned by division chief, manager, or project investigators.
  • Establishes and maintains collaborative community relationships, particularly with Intermountain Healthcare / Primary Children's Hospital, and the PECARN research network. Travels to required meetings for training and collaboration.
  • Provides continual didactic education and on-the-job training and feedback to Academic Associate students, providing continual feedback and study updates in order to enhance their learning experience and guarantee the quality of their work.


Team Player:
  • Attends and participates in division Career Development meetings.
  • Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, positive attitude, teamwork, integrity and commitment to the research mission of the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine by providing assistance with special projects and working as directed and where needed.

This job description 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.
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 requiredNearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum QualificationsBachelors degree in a health sciences or related field 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.
PreferencesDepartment Specific Preferences
  • Must possess knowledge of research methods to analyze, plan, draw conclusions, and make recommendations to superiors.
  • Experience with study protocols, procedures, data collection, and multi-site collaboration.
  • Demonstrated experience in organizing and coordinating multiple projects running simultaneously, and the ability to act as a catalyst to ensure study continuity and quality of service.
  • Knowledge of emergency medicine clinical practices and medical terminology.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of computers, research software programs, and large database management.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with medical, administrative, and research personnel at all levels and within different organizations and cultures.


Applicants will be screened according to preference.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.
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 Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

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.

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