Entry Level Human Resource Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
05/13/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17068N
Job Title
Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)
Working Title
Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.)
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
up to 19 hours
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00204 - Occupational/Recreational Therapy
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$33-$36k or hourly, depending on the FTE
Close Date
08/13/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Coordinates technical and administrative details involved in a clinical research study. Assists the Principal Investigator in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures.
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.
Responsibilities

1. Conduct patient evaluations and provide study-related treatment interventions in accordance with approved study protocols, ensuring consistency, participant safety, and protocol adherence. Document all assessments, treatments, and participant responses accurately, and communicate relevant findings to the research team to support study implementation and data integrity.
2. Perform medical record reviews to determine potential participant eligibility for research studies and carry out recruitment activities, including participant outreach, prescreening, and enrollment, in compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements. Ensure accurate documentation, maintain confidentiality of protected health information, and collaborate with investigators and study staff to facilitate efficient participant recruitment. Mileage will be reimbursed for work-related travel (e.g., participant recruitment and outreach activities).
3. Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
4. Explains and obtains informed consent, medical history and demographics; documents in source file and maintains with historical data, status reports, progress notes, and subject log to help ensure subject safety.
5. Determines length of visits and coordinates participant schedules with the study team.
6. Reports and tracks adverse events (AE). Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.
7. Documents all protocol deviations, reconciles test article accountability at study close out and prepares summary report for sponsor.
8. Completes, audits, corrects Case Report Forms (CRF), relays CRFs to sponsor.
9. Assists with negotiating contract budget and payment terms.
10. Maintains regulatory documents.
11. Maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit/update IRB documents.
12. May perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as necessary.

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.
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:
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.
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.
Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Entry-level Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.
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.
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