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Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Utah has an immediate opening for a Study Coordinator to join our team of investigators, lab personnel, and team of GI study coordinators. The individual will coordinate technical and administrative details involved in clinical research studies and assist the Principal Investigator Amiko Uchida, MD in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures.

Dr. Uchida investigates allergic and inflammatory immune disorders of the GI tract like eosinophilic GI diseases. Her laboratory studies patients with eosinophilic GI diseases to better understand pathophysiology and develop future treatments. She is particularly interested in how diet and the microbiome impact eosinophilic GI diseases like eosinophilic esophagitis. This position would work with Dr. Uchida and potentially one additional investigator to achieve our patient-facing research studies with essential functions described below. A competitive candidate for this position will be highly motivated, organized and have excellent communication skills (able to explain concepts to patients) eager to work in a team setting to improve the lives of patients with eosinophilic GI disease. There may be opportunities to publish and present at research symposia if interest exists. The ideal duration of the position is 2 or more years. This position is in person predominantly, there are select circumstances that permit remote working and must be agreed upon and outlined prior to starting.

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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.
Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job

Essential Functions

1. Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.

2. Carries out all patient-facing functions of clinical research which includes:

organization of patient recruitment/outreach, patient screening and enrollment, assessing and monitoring patient safety from research perspective, ensuring appropriate samples are collected on time and correctly.

3. Explains and obtains informed consent, medical history, and demographics from patients; documents and maintains historical data, status reports, progress notes.

4. Safety documentation: Reports and tracks adverse events (AE), documents all protocol deviations, and prepares summary reports when needed.

5. Completes, audits, corrects case report forms.

6. Maintains documents as required by FDA guidelines.

7. May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents.

8. May perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as necessary.

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

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office, healthcare, and laboratory 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.

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.

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