What are the responsibilities and job description for the Study Coordinator position at University of Utah Health?
Details
Open Date 04/29/2025
Requisition Number PRN41754B
Job Title PS Study Coordinator
Working Title Study Coordinator
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 32
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
4 days per week (flexible).
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00868 - Psychiatry - Research
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $34,400 - $36,800
Close Date 05/29/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The candidate will be coordinating several studies focusing on brain changes and motor and cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease. For these projects, the study coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of data collection and management, which include: a) participant recruitment/screening/enrollment; b) in-person testing of participants using cognitive and motor behavioral measures, and overseeing the brain MRI data collection; c) extracting participant information from existing databases; and d) data entry (REDCap), management, and quality control of study data. The candidate will be closely interacting with the principal and co-investigators and will interact with study participants on a weekly basis. Study participants are older adults (60 ) with and without cognitive problems.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Recruitment of study participants via email and over the phone, and through communication with collaborators and clinical faculty
Screening of potential study participants
Leading cognitive and motor behavioral assessments of participants
Setting up a REDCap database for entry of study data
Data scoring, entry into the REDCap database, and organization and management of output files of the computerized cognitive and motor tests
Extracting data from electronic patient files (e.g. EPIC )
Handling participant reimbursement
Communicating with the institutional review board
Training of students in participant screening and data scoring, entry and management
Co-organizing the weekly lab meeting
May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents. May ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens. May perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as necessary.
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.
Preferences
1) Someone who has affinity with aging, cognitive dysfunction (dementia), motor behavioral functioning, and neuroscience.
2) Previous experience with coordinating a study, especially data management and behavioral assessments is preferred.
3) Hands-on experience with the EPIC system is a plus.
4) Coding skills (Python, MATLAB , R, shell) are an advantage.
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.
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Salary : $34,400 - $36,800
