PS Study Coordinator

Announcement

Details

Open Date 11/09/2026

Requisition Number PRN46706B

Job Title PS Study Coordinator

Working Title PS Study Coordinator

Career Progression Track D

Track Level

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 Monday-Friday; Occasional overtime might be required.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00268 - Neurosurgery

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 31600 to 55,600 DOE

Close Date 02/09/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 12/01/2026

Job Summary The Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Primary Children’s Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Study Coordinator to support research efforts within the division. This role will: (1) assist in coordinating research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies; and (2) assist the Principal Investigator and study team 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.

The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills and interacts compassionately with pediatric patients and their families in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Study Operations

• Assist Principal Investigators in achieving study objectives by implementing and completing study protocols and procedures.
• Ensures the proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens (blood, cerebrospinal fluid, tissues, etc.) from operating room, clinic or outpatient lab
• Participate in participant recruitment and consent processes, helping ensure accurate documentation management throughout the study.
• Schedules and coordinates participant appointments within required study visit windows and ensures study-related visits and procedures are appropriately coordinated with existing clinical and research schedules.
• Completes electronic case report forms (eCRFs) using verified source documentation and assists with responding to sponsor queries within study databases
• Maintains accurate and complete research records, including participant records, investigational logs, and documentation related to medical devices, study procedures, and other study-specific requirements.

Regulatory

• Assists with the preparation, organization, and maintenance of regulatory documents, submissions, and reports for applicable organizations and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure training requirements are met for study personnel.

Supervision · Reports to the clinical research manager

The study coordinator may be responsible for other duties as assigned. Actual skills and responsibilities may vary according to the specific research project.

Problem Solving

Incumbents are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of their assigned research team, coordinating the orderly and safe flow of the research project and maintaining adequate resources for the PI to accomplish their research objectives.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research subjects certificate obtained within six months of hire, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
• Some departments may require IATA DGR training within six months.
• 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.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

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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