Entry Level Clinical Data Abstractor Jobs in Utah

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/26/2026
Requisition Number
PRN46021B
Job Title
Clinical Data Managers
Working Title
Clinical Data Managers
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
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
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
28,000-70,000
Close Date
11/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Clinical Data Managers

• Perform data extraction, transformation, validation, and cleaning from multiple data sources.
• Maintain data dictionaries, data management plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the integrity, security, and confidentiality of data throughout the data lifecycle.
• Manage data imports, exports, merges, and transfers between systems.
• Develop routine and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Prepare statistical summaries and performance metrics.
• Support program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes assessments.
• Collaborate with investigators and research staff to support study design, data collection, and analysis.
• Conduct data quality reviews and prepare datasets for publication and presentation.
• Participate in manuscript preparation, abstracts, and research presentations as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with VA, VHA, HIPAA, federal, and local policies governing data management and security.
• Provide consultation regarding data collection methods, reporting capabilities, and data interpretation.
• Utilize database and analytic software such as SQL, SAS, R, Stata, Python, SPSS, REDCap, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar tools.
• Troubleshoot data issues and resolve discrepancies.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Clinical Data Manager, I
Develop data management plans that deliver accurate, timely, and consistent clinical data. Build, review, and maintain clinical databases, data collection tools, and applications. Create, review, and maintain study documentation, such as Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs). Contribute to protocol development and review. Compile, analyze, clean, and validate clinical trial data. Identify and resolve discrepancies and issues with clinical data. Develop data management reports and monitor study status to ensure timelines are met. Represent the data management function to key internal and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with clinical research and operations team to ensure accurate and complete data collection. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P57161
Grade: P12
Expected Pay Range: $27,194 to $62,386
Clinical Data Manager, II
Develop data management plans that deliver accurate, timely, and consistent clinical data. Build, review, and maintain clinical databases, data collection tools, and applications. Create, review, and maintain study documentation, such as Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs). Contribute to protocol development and review. Compile, analyze, clean, and validate clinical trial data. Identify and resolve discrepancies and issues with clinical data. Develop data management reports and monitor study status to ensure timelines are met. Represent the data management function to key internal and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with clinical research and operations team to ensure accurate and complete data collection. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P57162
Grade: P16
Expected Pay Range: $39,815 to $91,340
Clinical Data Manager, III
Develop data management plans that deliver accurate, timely, and consistent clinical data. Build, review, and maintain clinical databases, data collection tools, and applications. Create, review, and maintain study documentation, such as Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs). Contribute to protocol development and review. Compile, analyze, clean, and validate clinical trial data. Identify and resolve discrepancies and issues with clinical data. Develop data management reports and monitor study status to ensure timelines are met. Represent the data management function to key internal and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with clinical research and operations team to ensure accurate and complete data collection. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P57163
Grade: P18
Expected Pay Range: $48,175 to $110,521
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 Data Manager, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Clinical Data Manager, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Clinical Data Manager, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Preference will be given to those who have experience working within a data related role at the Veteran's Affair's system, and currently approved to work within the VA system.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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