PS Clinical Research Coord

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

The Population Sciences Research Infrastructure, Systems, and Management team has an immediate opening for a Clinical Research Coordinator within the Population Sciences Trials Office and Adapt team at Huntsman Cancer Institute. This portfolio partner with Principal Investigators to support high-quality, ethical, and compliant research aimed at improving cancer outcomes and prevention, while overseeing study operations and regulatory requirements across investigator-initiated and sponsored projects.

The position specifically supports the Hematologic Malignancies (Heme) Adapt program.

The Population Sciences Trials Office (PSTO)/Adapt supports investigators conducting observational and behavioral intervention studies aimed at preventing cancer in different populations and/or at improving outcomes and quality of life among those diagnosed with cancer. This coordinator will work with a collaborative team of study support staff under the direction of the PSTO/Adapt research manager to support the Principal Investigator’s research objectives.

Depending on study needs, employees may have a hybrid work schedule after completing a probationary period, working both remotely and on-site. Employees may need to provide their own home office space, internet connection, telephone, and can work independently.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

• Provide back-up team coverage when needed.
• Support various projects related to this specific cancer type.
• Attend meetings and consult with the Hematology (Heme) Disease Center and other research teams.
• Responsible for study maintenance:
  • Uphold institutional and departmental expectations and policies.
  • Anticipate potential challenges and proactively seek solutions to avoid or mitigate existing and future problems.
• Study Operations:
  • Assist in study-specific training for junior staff members.
  • Oversee compliance with the protocol; manage quality control, completion and submission of study related documentation; assist in preparation of reports for organizations and agencies.
  • Oversee, assess and ensure participant safety and strict protocol implementation/adherence.
  • Monitor enrollment goals and initiate strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance.
  • Coordinate and perform 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, overseeing study visits and acting as a liaison between participants and study-related parties.
  • Represent the research program at meetings, national and international research consortia.
  • Prepare for and coordinate site visits made by sponsors or federal agencies during course and at the close of the study.
  • Contribute to developing educational materials and educate the community and other research professionals regarding studies and related research issues.
  • Coordinate with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong…