Entry Level - Clinical Research Coordinators; Non-R.N

Overview

Open Date: 01/29/2026

Requisition Number: PRN
44163B

Job Title:

Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)

Working Title:

Entry Level - Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)
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

Location:

Campus
City:
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment:
External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $35,000 to $50,000, DOQ
Close Date: 04/29/2026

Job Summary

Entry Level Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.). This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. 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.

Coordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), study protocols, and applicable regulations. Implement processes and organize efforts within study team to achieve objectives, coordinating research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care. Work directly with study participants and families and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and government agencies. Work under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI).

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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.

• Coordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), study protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Implement processes and organize efforts within 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 management.
• 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.
• Collect and maintain patient and laboratory data.
• Work directly with study participants and families and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and government agencies.
• Work under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI).
• Requires basic skill set and proficiency conducting work assignments as directed by the Clinical Research Manager.
• May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents.
• May ensure proper collection, processing, and shipment of specimens.

Minimum requirements: a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree. This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: PZ6511
Grade: P11
Expected Pay Range: $35,000 to $50,000

Active problem-solving skills required. Handling routine issues that arise in supporting clinical studies. Examples include ensuring study documentation is complete and accurate, communicating with team members to clarify procedures, resolving scheduling conflicts, and identifying when an issue needs additional guidance or escalation to maintain compliance and study quality.

Some responsibilities associated with this role may take place at a Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. Individuals selected for this position should be aware that work at a VA facility requires completion of additional on-boarding steps, including mandatory training and credentialing.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 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).

• Should work well in a team environment (including study staff and clinical operations staff i.e. medical assistants, nurses, etc.)
• Strong…