Clinical Research Coordinators I

Coordinates research and administrative activities in support of the institutional biobanking research initiative: Huntsman Cancer Institute-Total Cancer Care and the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN.)

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

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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.

Responsibilities

The position involves a variety of tasks such as offering enrollment to patients, coordinating with other team members and the HCI Biorepository, supporting research interest needs of investigators, entering data, and other research related tasks.

The coordinator works under the direction of the Program Manager for Total Cancer Care, consults with the team on project/study issues and/or solicits guidance as necessary. S/he/they works independently with health care providers and patients and should be able to wear the PPE necessary for the area where they will be working.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and performs responsibilities such as patient identification, recruitment, and offering enrollment in the Total Cancer Care study.

• Offer questionnaires to enrolled study participants regularly at the time of consent or via follow-up contact.

• Maintains information in patient databases and is responsible for data entry.

• Recognizes and informs study team of protocol deviations and participates in documentation of deviations.

• Assists the Total Cancer Care Managers with research and team related tasks.

• Works closely with the Biorepository and Molecular Pathology Shared Resource and investigators and ensures proper collection and processing of specimens.

• Is responsible to arrange coverage when not present.

• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Problem Solving

S/he/they prioritizes and helps optimize processes needed to achieve study goals. S/he/they functions independently under minimal supervision. S/he/they has an understanding of good clinical practice and research processes.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCYSTATEMENT: 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.

Preferences

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with patients, with other study team members, and will be able to perform the essential job functions as outlined in the position description. S/he/they will be organized and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Additional Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Some research experience.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPPA, and IRB regulations.
• IRB CITI Course completion within six months of hire.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined.

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 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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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?

  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

• * How many years of related work experience do you have?

  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more

• Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?

  (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Open Date

08/28/2026

Requisition Number

PRN46043B

Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Working Title

Clinical Research Coordinators I

Career Progression Track

P00

Track Level

P1 - Entry Level Pro

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

The standard schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, during regular business hours, typically from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Coordinator may need to be present to meet with scheduled patients as early as 6:00 am as needed.

VP Area

President

Department

01738 - HCI ORIEN COLLABORATION

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

48,935.15

Close Date

09/11/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)