Research Associate

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our Research and Interventional Radiology team. The candidate should have a medical background, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) regulations. Responsibilities Coordinate day-to-day clinical research activities, including preparation and interaction with the Institutional Review Board (IRB), study costs/budgets, protocols, and applicable regulations. Implement processes and organize efforts within the study team to achieve objectives, coordinating research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care. Create and maintain tools and documentation to track study metrics, providing updates to faculty and department. Conduct pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, monitoring visits, and close-out activities. Maintain source documents and report adverse events. Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants. Oversee assigned studies from initiation through conduct and closeout. Set up data collection tools, primarily using REDCap, and interface with the University of Utah’s Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) OnCore. Collect and maintain patient, laboratory data, and regulatory binders. Serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and study participants. Work under the direction of Principal Investigators (PI) and department administration, demonstrating independent judgment under moderate supervision. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or related field (or equivalent). Two years of professional research experience required. Completion of University RATS Clinical Certification within one year of hire is required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA, and IRB regulations; understanding of research procedures. Ability to function independently and perform essential job functions. Must fulfill patient-sensitive employee immunization requirements per CDC standards and hospital policy. Preferences Previous experience with industry-sponsored studies, investigator-initiated studies, and medical imaging studies. Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request. 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 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. To request a reasonable accommodation for an disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, 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: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at: Security and safety-related services are available at the Department of Public Safety, 1658 East 500 South. Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter #J-18808-Ljbffr