PS Clinical Research Coord - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

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Open Date 04/18/2024 Requisition Number PRN38306B Job Title PS Clinical Research Coord Working Title Clinical Research Coord Job Grade E 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 VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department Health & Kinesiology Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range DOE Close Date Open Until Filled No Job Summary

The Neuromechanics and Applied Locomotion Laboratory at the University of Utah is hiring a research coordinator to assist with on-going funded research examining balance and mobility in individuals with concussions.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work on several federally-funded and foundation-funded projects with Drs. Peter Fino and Lee Dibble.

The candidate will interact on a regular basis with volunteer research subjects, with University of Utah Athletic Training staff to coordinate balance testing for University of Utah athletes, with other faculty from various groups across campus, including Neurology, Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Psychology, and with research teams at other institutions across the country.

The successful candidates will also work alongside postdoctoral fellows and PhD students in Rehabilitation Science or Kinesiology (with a focus on Cognitive and Motor Neuroscience) and the entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy program within the College of Health.

Responsibilities

• Oversees compliance to protocol; manages quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
• Monitors enrollment goals and initiates strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance. Coordinates and performs responsibilities related to research participants including determining subject population availability, developing informed consents and screening materials, screening and recruiting subjects, scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, answering subject inquiries, collecting participant data, overseeing study visits and acting as a point-of-contact between participants and study-related parties.
• Recognizes, tracks and reports adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Prepares for and coordinates site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.
• Represents the research program at meetings, national and international research consortia.
• Prepares, submits and maintains IRB, NIH, DOD, and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
• Supervises, mentors and trains new or junior research staff.
• Coordinates with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong referral basis.
• Develops and maintains participant and study databases.
• Coordinates protocols with collaborators at other institutions.
• Assists the Principal Investigator and research team in the development of study protocols, study design, and preparation of research projects
• A clinical degree is NOT required

This job description 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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:


Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.


Seldom:
Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required


Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking.


Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.


Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a health sciences or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with two years professional research experience and completion of University RATS Clinical Certification within one year of hire required.

Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred.

Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.

Departments may prefer a nursing degree for this position, which requires the incumbent to have two years related experience and possess a nationally recognized research compliance certification.

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.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• A BS in a relevant discipline, such as kinesiology, biomechanics, athletic training, physical therapy, engineering, or health science related field
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
• Experience conducting human subject research and interacting with participants with impaired neuromuscular control and / or athlete populations
• Familiarity with biomechanical instrumentation including force plates, motion capture cameras, inertial measurement units, and electromyography
• Experience working with and managing large participant databases such as REDCap
• Ability to excel in both team and individual environments
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

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).

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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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• 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
• 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter