PS Study Coordinator

University of Utah   Salt Lake City, UT   Full-time     Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on April 29, 2024
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Announcement

Details

Open Date

04/26/2024

Requisition Number

PRN38389B

Job Title

PS Study Coordinator

Working Title

PS Study Coordinator (ECHO)

Job Grade

D

FLSA Code

Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday, typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with weekend and evening hours required as needed to accomplish study objectives.

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

00958 - DFPM-Administration

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$48,000 – $53,000 DOQ

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Job Summary

The Utah Children's Project/ ECHO Program has an immediate opening for a Study Coordinator to work on a large national children's health study investigating environmental influences on child health and development. This project will follow children from childhood through adolescence, working with other cohorts totaling more than 50,000 children from diverse backgrounds across the nation. The study focuses on five key pediatric outcomes that have a high public health impact: Pre, peri and postnatal, upper and lower airways, obesity, neurodevelopment, and positive health.

This role coordinates technical and administrative details involved in research studies for the Utah Children's Project/ ECHO Program. The successful candidate will also assist the Principal Investigator and research team in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
  • 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
  • Generous paid leave time
  • 11 paid Holidays per year
  • 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
  • Flex spending accounts
  • Free transit on most UTA services
  • Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
  • Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Assesses protocol for clarity and subject safety, reviews inclusion/exclusion criteria; clarifies concerns and questions with Research Manager and/or Clinical Research Coordinator.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
  • Coordinates the daily operation of all assigned research project(s) activities including recruitment, explaining and obtaining informed consent, study mailings, online surveys, and follow-up of study participants. Utilizes study database to track participant and data collection flow. Documents source files and maintains status reports.
  • Contacts study participants to explain and obtain or update informed consent, collects and verifies data, answers questions about the study, and verifies receipt or completion of study materials.
  • Conducts in-person and televisit study visits including obtaining anthropometric measurements, cognitive assessment, biospecimen samples, and survey data. Coordinates related facility, clinical staff support and equipment availability for in person visits and assembling, drop off, and pick up of visit kits for televisits.
  • Reports and tracks adverse events (AE). Reports serious AEs to Research Manager and IRB.
  • Reports and documents protocol deviations. Reports serious protocol deviations to Research Manager, IRB and sponsor.
  • Assists Research Manager is compiling project specific report information.
  • Maintains documents as required by study guidelines.
  • Assists ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens.
  • Contacts and recruits potential study participants at community outreach events or health clinics. Travels to and presents study information at community events to conduct recruitment. Assists in screening eligible participants.
Problem Solving

Applicant must be able to communicate effectively for all tasks involved with this position, be able to monitor complex recruitment and follow-up simultaneously and manage time to meet deadlines.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.

Often: Clinic or lab environment, home environment, community outreach environments.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, carrying study equipment, bending, reaching or kneeling to work with small children, standing.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.
  • 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.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.

Some departments may require IATA DGR training within six months.

Preferences
  • Experience working with children. Attention to detail. Ability to function independently. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs.
  • Ability to effectively work in private home environment with internet access as needed and/or in office to meet study needs.
  • Spanish fluency preferred.
  • Experience working with diverse populations.
Type

Benefited Staff

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please indicate the number of years of professional research experience that you have:
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
    • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more
  3. * Indicate your level of bilingual Spanish language proficiency: 1. Elementary proficiency 2. Limited working proficiency 3. Professional working proficiency 4. Full professional proficiency 5. Native or bilingual proficiency 6. None

    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Why are you leaving your current job/or left your previous job?

    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  3. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  4. List of References

University of Utah

Salt Lake City , UT