Clinical Research Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Utah

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Working Title: Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Career Progression Track: P00

Track Level: P6 - Principal, P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced

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: On Site Mon. Through Fri.

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 00234 - Geriatrics

Location: Campus

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: 60,000 to 85,000

Close Date: 09/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

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.

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator provides advanced leadership and oversight of a complex portfolio of clinical, translational, and health services research studies within the Division of Geriatrics, independently managing studies across the University of Utah and VA Salt Lake City Health Care System.

The Sr. CRC oversees regulatory compliance, participant recruitment and retention, REDCap database management, data quality, and cross-institutional coordination, working closely with faculty investigators to support research productivity and the successful execution of federally funded, foundation-funded, and investigator-initiated research. The role may also include mentoring junior coordinators, research assistants, and trainees.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Research Leadership and Study Management

• Independently manage a portfolio of complex clinical and health services research studies, from startup (protocol review, feasibility, planning) through implementation.
• Coordinate research activities across University of Utah and VA environments, developing workflows, SOPs, and project timelines.
• Monitor study progress, resolve operational barriers, and collaborate with investigators on study design and research operations.
• Support multi-site and interdisciplinary initiatives and contribute to strategic planning for the Division’s research portfolio.

Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the primary regulatory coordinator for assigned studies, preparing and overseeing IRB submissions (new applications, continuing reviews, amendments, reportable events, closures) and maintaining audit-ready regulatory files.
• Coordinate University and VA regulatory approvals and ensure compliance with GCP, HIPAA, Human Subjects Protection, NIH, VA, and University requirements.
• Lead preparation for audits and monitoring visits, and advise investigators on regulatory strategy and compliance planning.

Participant Recruitment and Study Operations

• Develop and implement participant recruitment and retention strategies; screen, consent, enroll, and follow research participants.
• Coordinate study visits and assessments, monitor enrollment metrics, and build clinical partner relationships to support recruitment and an exceptional participant experience.

REDCap and Data Management

• Serve as a division resource for REDCap design and administration, building and maintaining complex databases, forms, surveys, dashboards, and standardized solutions across research programs.
• Create automated reports and data-quality monitoring tools, and train investigators and staff on REDCap best practices.
• Oversee data collection, entry, validation, and quality assurance; generate enrollment, regulatory, and performance reports.
• Support grant progress reports and assist investigators with data preparation for presentations, manuscripts, and grant submissions.

Mentorship and Team Development

• Train and mentor Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, and student learners, and support onboarding and competency development of new staff.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on research operations and compliance, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, public health, nursing, psychology, social sciences, or a related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible clinical research experience, including independently coordinating human subjects research studies.
• Experience managing regulatory submissions, developing REDCap databases, and managing multiple concurrent research projects.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field; five or more years of clinical research coordination experience.
• Experience coordinating research across University and VA settings, supporting NIH-funded research programs, and mentoring junior research staff.
• Experience with aging, cardiovascular, rehabilitative, or health services research.
• Clinical Research Professional certification (CCRC, CCRP, SOCRA, ACRP, or equivalent).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of clinical research operations, study lifecycle management, and IRB/regulatory processes.
• Expertise in REDCap database design, implementation, reporting, and quality assurance.
• Ability to independently manage complex portfolios and balance competing priorities while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Strong understanding of University and VA compliance requirements, with excellent analytical, leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Scope and Impact

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is a senior operational leader supporting a portfolio of multiple investigators and active protocols across University and VA research environments, serving as a REDCap and regulatory subject matter expert, mentoring research staff, and leading operational improvement initiatives. The role directly contributes to faculty research productivity, grant competitiveness, study enrollment success, and the strategic growth of the Division’s research enterprise.

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.), IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), V: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Clinical Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), VI: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field; five or more years of clinical research coordination experience.
• Experience coordinating research across University and VA settings, supporting NIH-funded research programs, and mentoring junior research staff.
• Experience with aging, cardiovascular, rehabilitative, or health services research.
• Clinical Research Professional certification (CCRC, CCRP, SOCRA, ACRP, or equivalent).

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.

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