Employee Training & Development Specialists

Employee Training & Development Specialist, II Job Title: Clinical Research Training & Development Specialist Location: Salt Lake City, UT The Clinical and Translational Science Institute is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) as a Clinical Research Training & Development Specialist. The specialist is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of training programs and educational content to support clinical research coordinators and study teams. This role focuses on teaching and creating structured, competency‑based learning materials that promote high‑quality, compliant, and efficient clinical research practices across the institution. The specialist collaborates with institutional stakeholders to ensure training programs align with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and University policies, with an emphasis on human subject’s research protections and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities Develop, design, and implement training materials, tools, and targeted curriculum for clinical research coordinators and study teams Create role‑based and competency‑driven training content that supports the safe and compliant conduct of clinical research Ensure all materials align with human subject’s research protections, GCP, FDA regulations, and institutional policies Organize, maintain, and regularly update training materials to reflect evolving regulatory requirements and best practices Support development and delivery of clinical research training programs, including continuing education for coordinators Assist in standardizing training approaches across departments to ensure consistency and quality Participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement of training programs using feedback and performance metrics Coordinate training content development with departments across campus and external stakeholders Partner with CRSO teams, IRB, and compliance offices to ensure training reflects real‑world research processes and institutional expectations Establish and maintain collaborative relationships to support ongoing training initiatives and workforce development efforts Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in clinical research, training, education, or program support Demonstrated experience developing training materials or educational content Knowledge of clinical research operations and human subjects research protections Preferences Experience working in an academic medical center or clinical research environment Familiarity with: Good Clinical Practice (GCP) FDA regulations and IRB processes Experience supporting or delivering training for clinical research coordinators or study teams EEO Statement 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 that 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. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. #J-18808-Ljbffr