Job Details

Clinical Study Assistant

Position Number: 6699207
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Clinical Study Assistant

Job Summary

Job Summary:
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.

The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Clinical Assistant. This position will provide operational support for clinical research activities. Process, enter, and validate project data. Prepare, handle, distribute, file, and archive clinical documentation and paperwork. May assist with ordering, tracking, and distributing study supplies. Collect research data and documents from study participants from medical records and clinical setting.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:Provide operational support for clinical research activities. Process, enter, and validate project data. Prepare, handle, distribute, file, and archive clinical documentation and paperwork. May assist with ordering, tracking, and distributing study supplies. May interact with study participants to gather or disseminate information.

Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources including patient research participants and electronic medical records
May enter data into a PC or computer terminal. Enters data into electronic data capture systems/databases/spreadsheets, and maintains with historical data, status reports, progress notes, and subject log to help ensure subject safety.
Assists senior research coordinator in identifying potential study participants and may assist in explaining and obtaining informed consent.
Maintain supply inventory, including ordering supplemental test articles and returning unused test articles to sponsor.
Assists in the preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents as required by FDA guidelines.
Determines visit windows from protocol, schedules subject visits and sends visit reminders. Determines length of visits and coordinates related facility and equipment availability. Ensures study visits and procedures do not conflict with existing schedules. Coordinates study visits between participants and clinic staff.
Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Assists team with specific study assignments and timelines.
Assists in reporting and tracking adverse events (AE). Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.
Assists in proper collection processing and shipment of lab specimens according to protocol directions.
Completes, audits, corrects CRFs, relays CRFs to sponsor.
May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Clinical Assistant, IEntry-level support role. Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.Requires little to no related experience.This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.Expected Pay Range: $13.95 to $16.71

Clinical Assistant, II
Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.Requires at least 1 year of related experience.This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.Expected Pay Range: $18.63 to $22.32

Disclaimer: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.

Minimum Qualifications
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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Clinical Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Clinical Assistant, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences
Preferences:

Phlebotomy skills/certification
Preference will be given to individuals with a Bachelor's Degree and/or research experience.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43477B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: Depends on Experience
Close Date: 2/3/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191629