CRSF Program Training Specialist

Details

Open Date | 09/02/2026

Requisition Number | PRN
46105B

Job Title | Program Specialists

Working Title | CRSF Program Training Specialist

Career Progression Track | P00

Track Level | P3 - Career

FLSA Code | Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No

Standard Hours per Week | 40

Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time

Shift | Day

Work Schedule Summary | Business hours, arranged with supervisor

VP Area | U of U Health - Academics

Department | 02148 - Clinical Research Service Ofc

Location | Campus

City | Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment | External Posting

Pay Rate Range | $63,000-$70,000

Close Date | 12/02/2026

CRSF Program Training Specialist

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) as a CRSF Program Training Specialist. The CRSF Program Training Specialist is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of training programs and educational content to support clinical research coordinators and study teams. This role focuses on teaching and creating structured, competency-based learning materials that promote high-quality, compliant, and efficient clinical research practices across the institution.

This program specialist collaborates with institutional stakeholders to ensure training programs align with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and University policies, with an emphasis on human subject’s research protections and regulatory compliance.

• Develop, design, and implement training materials, tools, and targeted curriculum for clinical research coordinators and study teams
• Create role-based and competency-driven training content that supports the safe and compliant conduct of clinical research
• Ensure all materials align with human subject’s research protections, GCP, FDA regulations, and institutional policies
• Organize, maintain, and regularly update training materials to reflect evolving regulatory requirements and best practices
• Support development and delivery of clinical research training programs, including continuing education for coordinators
• Assist in standardizing training approaches across departments to ensure consistency and quality
• Participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement of training programs using feedback and performance metrics
• Coordinate training content development with departments across campus and external stakeholders
• Partner with CRSO teams, IRB, and compliance offices to ensure training reflects real-world research processes and institutional expectations
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships to support ongoing training initiatives and workforce development efforts
• Other duties as assigned

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).

Program Specialists, III:
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

• Experience working in an academic medical center or clinical research environment
• Familiarity with:
  Good Clinical Practice (GCP) FDA regulations and IRB processes
• Experience supporting or delivering training for clinical research coordinators or study teams

Benefited Staff

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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…