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Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)
Working Title: Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
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: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00234 - Geriatrics
Location: Other
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: 24,722 - 57,976
Close Date: 10/31/2026
Priority Review Date: (Note - Posting may close at any time)
JOB SUMMARY
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.)
Patient-Sensitive Position Statement
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. 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.
Position Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator supports the conduct of clinical, translational, and health services research studies within the Division of Geriatrics. Under the direction of faculty investigators and senior research staff, this position assists with participant recruitment, study visits, regulatory submissions, data collection, database maintenance, and general research operations.
The CRC works with research participants, investigators, clinicians, and administrative personnel across the University of Utah and VA Salt Lake City Health Care System to help ensure studies are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, institutional policies, and study protocols. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to develop expertise in clinical research coordination and human subjects research.
Scope and Impact
The Clinical Research Coordinator supports faculty investigators and research teams in the successful implementation of clinical and health services research studies. The position contributes to participant recruitment, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and overall study operations while developing progressively greater responsibility and expertise in clinical research coordination. Through collaboration with University and VA research teams, the CRC helps advance the Division’s research mission and supports high-quality research experiences for study participants.
Career Progression
This position serves as an entry-level clinical research coordination role and provides opportunities for professional development and advancement to more independent clinical research coordinator positions as experience and competencies are gained.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Study Coordination and Research Operations
- Assist with day-to-day coordination of clinical and health services research studies.
- Support study startup activities, including preparation of study materials, recruitment plans, and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinate participant scheduling and research visits.
- Maintain study records, logs, and tracking systems.
- Assist investigators and senior research personnel with protocol implementation and study activities.
- Participate in research team meetings and contribute to study progress discussions.
Regulatory Compliance
- Assist with preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and study closures.
- Maintain regulatory binders and study documentation in accordance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
- Support compliance with GCP, HIPAA, Human Subjects Protection, University, and VA requirements.
- Assist with audit preparation and monitoring activities.
Participant Recruitment and Retention
- Assist with participant identification, screening, recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities.
- Explain study procedures and support informed consent processes as delegated and permitted by protocol and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with participants to support retention and study completion.
- Document recruitment and enrollment activities.
REDCap and Data Management
- Enter, maintain, and validate study data in REDCap and other approved research databases.
- Assist in creating and updating data collection forms, surveys, and reports.
- Perform data quality reviews and resolve discrepancies under supervision.
- Generate routine study reports and enrollment summaries.
- Maintain study files and support data management activities for presentations, manuscripts, and grant reporting.
Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with faculty investigators, study personnel, clinical partners, and research participants.
- Participate in division training activities and continuing education opportunities.
- Support onboarding and training of student assistants and volunteers as assigned.
- Contribute to a collaborative and service-oriented research environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with human subjects research or healthcare operations.
- Experience working with REDCap or other research databases.
- Experience recruiting or interacting with research participants.
- Familiarity with IRB processes, informed consent procedures, or regulatory requirements.
- Interest in aging, cardiovascular, rehabilitation, or health services research.
- Clinical Research Professional certification (CCRP, CCRC, SOCRA, ACRP, or equivalent), or willingness to obtain certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of clinical research principles and human subjects protections.
- Ability to learn research regulations, institutional policies, and study procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with research participants and interdisciplinary teams.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Ability to organize work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
- Proficiency with computer applications and data-entry systems.
Type: Benefited Staff
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
INTRODUCTION
Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)
Working Title: Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
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: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00234 - Geriatrics
Location: Other
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: 24,722 - 57,976
Close Date: 10/31/2026
Priority Review Date: (Note - Posting may close at any time)
JOB SUMMARY
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.)
Patient-Sensitive Position Statement
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. 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.
Position Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator supports the conduct of clinical, translational, and health services research studies within the Division of Geriatrics. Under the direction of faculty investigators and senior research staff, this position assists with participant recruitment, study visits, regulatory submissions, data collection, database maintenance, and general research operations.
The CRC works with research participants, investigators, clinicians, and administrative personnel across the University of Utah and VA Salt Lake City Health Care System to help ensure studies are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, institutional policies, and study protocols. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to develop expertise in clinical research coordination and human subjects research.
Scope and Impact
The Clinical Research Coordinator supports faculty investigators and research teams in the successful implementation of clinical and health services research studies. The position contributes to participant recruitment, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and overall study operations while developing progressively greater responsibility and expertise in clinical research coordination. Through collaboration with University and VA research teams, the CRC helps advance the Division’s research mission and supports high-quality research experiences for study participants.
Career Progression
This position serves as an entry-level clinical research coordination role and provides opportunities for professional development and advancement to more independent clinical research coordinator positions as experience and competencies are gained.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Study Coordination and Research Operations
- Assist with day-to-day coordination of clinical and health services research studies.
- Support study startup activities, including preparation of study materials, recruitment plans, and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinate participant scheduling and research visits.
- Maintain study records, logs, and tracking systems.
- Assist investigators and senior research personnel with protocol implementation and study activities.
- Participate in research team meetings and contribute to study progress discussions.
Regulatory Compliance
- Assist with preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and study closures.
- Maintain regulatory binders and study documentation in accordance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
- Support compliance with GCP, HIPAA, Human Subjects Protection, University, and VA requirements.
- Assist with audit preparation and monitoring activities.
Participant Recruitment and Retention
- Assist with participant identification, screening, recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities.
- Explain study procedures and support informed consent processes as delegated and permitted by protocol and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with participants to support retention and study completion.
- Document recruitment and enrollment activities.
REDCap and Data Management
- Enter, maintain, and validate study data in REDCap and other approved research databases.
- Assist in creating and updating data collection forms, surveys, and reports.
- Perform data quality reviews and resolve discrepancies under supervision.
- Generate routine study reports and enrollment summaries.
- Maintain study files and support data management activities for presentations, manuscripts, and grant reporting.
Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with faculty investigators, study personnel, clinical partners, and research participants.
- Participate in division training activities and continuing education opportunities.
- Support onboarding and training of student assistants and volunteers as assigned.
- Contribute to a collaborative and service-oriented research environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with human subjects research or healthcare operations.
- Experience working with REDCap or other research databases.
- Experience recruiting or interacting with research participants.
- Familiarity with IRB processes, informed consent procedures, or regulatory requirements.
- Interest in aging, cardiovascular, rehabilitation, or health services research.
- Clinical Research Professional certification (CCRP, CCRC, SOCRA, ACRP, or equivalent), or willingness to obtain certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of clinical research principles and human subjects protections.
- Ability to learn research regulations, institutional policies, and study procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with research participants and interdisciplinary teams.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Ability to organize work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
- Proficiency with computer applications and data-entry systems.
Type: Benefited Staff
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Tips for Finding Clinical Research Jobs at University of Utah
Align your credentials with federal research standards
University of Utah Clinical Research roles often require GCP certification and IRB-related experience. Having these documented before you apply signals readiness to hiring managers who work within federally regulated trial environments and shortens onboarding time.
Target departments with active NIH-funded trials
Search the NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools to find active grants tied to University of Utah. Departments running funded studies hire more frequently and have stronger incentive to sponsor visas because replacing a mid-trial researcher creates compliance risk.
Distinguish your visa type early in applications
University of Utah sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and J-1 visas for Clinical Research roles. Knowing which category fits your nationality and background lets you address sponsorship feasibility upfront, so hiring managers don't assume your situation is more complex than it is.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Clinical Research roles
Not every Clinical Research posting at the University of Utah is easy to find through general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to browse current openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, so you only apply to roles where your immigration situation is already a fit.
Request the offer letter before the H-1B filing window closes
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each March. If your offer comes late in the hiring cycle, ask your University of Utah HR contact whether they can expedite the offer letter so you don't miss the registration window and face a full year's delay.
Confirm PERM applicability for your research classification
University of Utah supports EB-2 and EB-3 green card pathways for Clinical Research staff, but PERM labor certification timelines at DOL currently run 12 to 18 months. Raise permanent residency options during the offer stage so the university can begin the process without delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of Utah sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Researchs?
Yes, University of Utah sponsors H-1B visas for Clinical Research positions. As a large academic medical institution, the university has an established international hiring process and works with immigration counsel to file H-1B petitions. Because it qualifies as a cap-exempt employer through its affiliation with a nonprofit research organization, it can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery, giving you more flexibility on timing.
How do I apply for Clinical Research jobs at University of Utah?
Applications go through the University of Utah's official careers portal, where Clinical Research roles are listed by department and research center. You can also browse open positions on Migrate Mate, which filters University of Utah Clinical Research jobs by visa sponsorship type so you can identify roles that match your immigration situation before investing time in a full application.
Which visa types does University of Utah commonly use for Clinical Research roles?
University of Utah sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN visa, J-1 visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT visas for Clinical Research professionals, as well as EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa pathways for longer-term staff. The right category depends on your nationality, degree background, and career stage. Australian citizens, for example, are well-suited to the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and allows two-year renewable status.
What qualifications does University of Utah expect for Clinical Research positions?
Most Clinical Research roles at University of Utah require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, health, or related field, with Good Clinical Practice certification strongly preferred. Roles involving regulatory submissions or protocol management typically expect prior IRB experience. For H-1B or E-3 visa eligibility, your degree must correspond directly to the specialty occupation, so a general science degree may need to be supplemented by demonstrated field-specific experience.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a University of Utah Clinical Research offer?
Timeline depends on visa type. For H-1B, University of Utah's cap-exempt status means filings can happen year-round, with USCIS standard processing taking three to six months and premium processing available for a faster decision. E-3 and TN visas move faster, often concluding within four to eight weeks from offer to approval. J-1 exchange visitor status through the university can sometimes be arranged more quickly for research roles with a designated program sponsor.