Job Information
University of Utah PS Study Coordinator in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 05/31/2024
Requisition Number PRN14882N
Job Title PS Study Coordinator
Working Title PS Study Coordinator
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 20
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 02037 - Brain Injury Research
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 31600 to 55621
Close Date
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Study Coordinator will be involved in studies examining the effects of interpersonal trauma and/or brain injury on mental, cognitive, and neurological health. They will be responsible for completing participant recruitment, scheduling MRIs, performing informed consent and participant assessments, as well as study organization including data collection and curation. They will also assist with the preparation and submission of grant applications and regulatory documents (e.g., Institutional Review Board, Grants and Contracts Office). This work will be under the supervision of the Principal Investigators (Drs. Elisabeth Wilde and David Tate) and senior clinical research staff.
Responsibilities
Will conduct human subjects research using appropriate research or interview techniques specific to subject matter of the research project, under direct supervision of the Principal Investigators and senior clinical research staff. Previous experience with clinical interviewing and cognitive test administration is preferred, but not required.
Will assist with the activities related to Drs. Wilde and Tate’s clinical research including, but not limited to participant recruitment, enrolling participants in studies, obtaining informed consent, screening participants for eligibility, administering questionnaires and assessments, escorting and preparing participants for MRI studies, and answering telephone calls.
Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation, as well as development of grant applications.
Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with University of Utah policies and procedures. Ensures accurate, confidential and complete compilation of data.
Performs other related duties, such as overseeing regulatory documents, and curation and upload of study data to informatic systems and research consortiums.
Education Requirements
Bachelors or master’s degree in psychology/science or related field preferred or a combination of relevant research experience and education
Experience Requirements
0-2 years of research/human subjects experience
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
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.
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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.
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