STEM OPT Jobs in Utah
Utah's tech corridor along the Wasatch Front, anchored by Salt Lake City and the Silicon Slopes cluster in Lehi and Provo, generates steady F-1 STEM OPT demand across software engineering, data science, life sciences, and defense contracting. E-Verify enrollment is strong here, meaning many employers are already set up to sponsor.
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Job Title: Clinical Study Coordinators
Working Title: Clinical Study Coordinator
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P3 - Career
FLSA Code: Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: M-F
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $55K-$57,976
Close Date: 10/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
JOB SUMMARY
Coordinate technical and administrative details of clinical trials or research studies, assisting Principal Investigators in implementing and completing study protocols and procedures. Assess protocol clarity and subject safety, review inclusion/exclusion criteria, and address concerns with the PI and sponsor. Participate in meetings, advising on assignments and timelines. Obtain informed consent, medical history, and demographics, and maintain accurate documentation. Coordinate facility and equipment availability for study visits. Report adverse events, including serious AEs, to the IRB and sponsor. Document protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability, and prepare summary reports. Complete, audit, correct, and relay CRFs to the sponsor. Assist with negotiating contract budgets and terms, maintain documents per FDA guidelines, manage IRB documents, and ensure proper specimen collection, processing, and shipment. Perform Clinical Research Assistant functions as needed.
Responsibilities
Clinical Study Coordinator, III
- Coordinate technical and administrative details of clinical trials or research studies, assisting Principal Investigators in implementing and completing study protocols and procedures.
- Assess protocol clarity and subject safety, review inclusion/exclusion criteria, and address concerns with the PI and sponsor.
- Participate in meetings, advising on assignments and timelines.
- Obtain informed consent, medical history, and demographics, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Coordinate facility and equipment availability for study visits.
- Report adverse events, including serious AEs, to the IRB and sponsor.
- Document protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability, and prepare summary reports.
- Complete, audit, correct, and relay CRFs to the sponsor.
- Assist with negotiating contract budgets and terms, maintain documents per FDA guidelines, manage IRB documents, and ensure proper specimen collection, processing, and shipment.
- Perform Clinical Research Assistant functions as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
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 Study Coordinator, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).
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 Study Coordinators
Working Title: Clinical Study Coordinator
Career Progression Track: P00
Track Level: P3 - Career
FLSA Code: Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: M-F
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $55K-$57,976
Close Date: 10/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
JOB SUMMARY
Coordinate technical and administrative details of clinical trials or research studies, assisting Principal Investigators in implementing and completing study protocols and procedures. Assess protocol clarity and subject safety, review inclusion/exclusion criteria, and address concerns with the PI and sponsor. Participate in meetings, advising on assignments and timelines. Obtain informed consent, medical history, and demographics, and maintain accurate documentation. Coordinate facility and equipment availability for study visits. Report adverse events, including serious AEs, to the IRB and sponsor. Document protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability, and prepare summary reports. Complete, audit, correct, and relay CRFs to the sponsor. Assist with negotiating contract budgets and terms, maintain documents per FDA guidelines, manage IRB documents, and ensure proper specimen collection, processing, and shipment. Perform Clinical Research Assistant functions as needed.
Responsibilities
Clinical Study Coordinator, III
- Coordinate technical and administrative details of clinical trials or research studies, assisting Principal Investigators in implementing and completing study protocols and procedures.
- Assess protocol clarity and subject safety, review inclusion/exclusion criteria, and address concerns with the PI and sponsor.
- Participate in meetings, advising on assignments and timelines.
- Obtain informed consent, medical history, and demographics, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Coordinate facility and equipment availability for study visits.
- Report adverse events, including serious AEs, to the IRB and sponsor.
- Document protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability, and prepare summary reports.
- Complete, audit, correct, and relay CRFs to the sponsor.
- Assist with negotiating contract budgets and terms, maintain documents per FDA guidelines, manage IRB documents, and ensure proper specimen collection, processing, and shipment.
- Perform Clinical Research Assistant functions as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
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 Study Coordinator, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).
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.
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Utah
Verify your role qualifies before applying
Check your target job title against O*NET to confirm it falls under a USCIS-designated STEM field. Many Utah roles in cybersecurity, biotech, and engineering are listed under qualifying STEM degree classifications, but generic titles like 'analyst' can fall outside the approved list.
Target Silicon Slopes employers early
Companies in the Lehi-Provo tech corridor, including software, SaaS, and fintech firms, have high concentrations of F-1 OPT employees. Reach out before your current OPT authorization expires, since the 24-month STEM extension requires a new I-983 training plan and employer E-Verify enrollment.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
STEM OPT extensions are only valid with an E-Verify-enrolled employer. Ask HR to confirm enrollment before you sign. Utah's defense contractors near Ogden and Salt Lake City are almost always enrolled, but smaller startups in the corridor may not be.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified STEM OPT sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to filter Utah employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're targeting companies that have sponsored F-1 workers before rather than cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process.
Align your I-983 training plan with your job duties
Your DSO and employer must co-sign a training plan that directly connects your role to your STEM degree. Utah life sciences employers in Salt Lake City often expect candidates to draft an initial plan themselves, so map your specific research or engineering duties to your degree field before your first HR conversation.
File the STEM extension well before your OPT expires
USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Utah universities' DSO offices often see delays in I-20 updates during peak graduation seasons, so start the documentation process earlier than you think necessary to avoid gaps in work authorization.
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Which industries in Utah sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Software development, cybersecurity, and financial technology along the Silicon Slopes corridor in Lehi and Provo account for a large share of F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Utah. Life sciences and medical device companies in Salt Lake City are also active sponsors, as are defense and aerospace contractors concentrated near Ogden and Hill Air Force Base.
Which cities in Utah have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Salt Lake City has the broadest concentration of STEM OPT roles across tech, healthcare IT, and life sciences. Lehi and Provo form the Silicon Slopes cluster, which is densely populated with software and SaaS companies that regularly hire F-1 OPT workers. Ogden has a smaller but active defense and advanced manufacturing segment worth targeting.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Utah?
Qualifying roles are tied to USCIS-designated STEM STEM degree classifications rather than job titles alone. In Utah, software engineers, data scientists, electrical engineers, biomedical researchers, cybersecurity analysts, and clinical data managers commonly qualify. Cross-check any role against O*NET to confirm the STEM degree classification appears on the official STEM OPT designated degree program list before applying.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT jobs in Utah?
Migrate Mate lets you search Utah employers filtered by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify companies that have actively sponsored F-1 workers rather than guessing at employer willingness. Pair that search with direct outreach to Utah Valley University, the University of Utah, and BYU career centers, which maintain relationships with Silicon Slopes employers already familiar with STEM OPT requirements.
Are there any state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Utah?
Utah does not impose additional state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal rules, but the state's high concentration of federal contractors means E-Verify enrollment is more common here than in many other states, which works in your favor for STEM OPT eligibility. Be aware that some smaller Utah startups in the early-stage tech ecosystem may not yet be E-Verify enrolled, so confirming enrollment status before accepting an offer is especially important in this market.