Clinical Research Coordinator

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The Center for HOPE at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking applicants for a Clinical Research Coordinator position.

The Center for HOPE at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute conducts community-engaged research, large pragmatic clinical trials, implementation science, and clinical research that focuses on healthcare system change, behavioral risk factors, chronic and infectious disease prevention, screening and vaccination, healthcare systems, and the use of state-of-the-science mobile health technologies for both assessment and intervention. The Center for HOPE’s expansive portfolio of research projects collects data from various sources, including ecological momentary assessments, electronic health records, population health management tools, global positioning system/geographical information system, on-body sensors/accelerometry, surveys, and text messaging.

The Center for HOPE has maintained National Institutes of Health, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Center for Disease Control (CDC), and American Cancer Society funded collaborations with partners such as state departments of health, state primary care associations, and community health centers throughout the Mountain West, as well as with scientists at Montana State University, University of Michigan, Harvard University, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Georgia Tech, Ohio State University, Moffitt Cancer Center, and many more.

Ongoing studies include:

• National Cancer Institute (NCI) funded Persistent Poverty Center to address equitable implementation of evidence-based practices for addressing health-related needs and cancer prevention among people living in persistent poverty
• NCI-funded trial to increase the reach of lung cancer screening at scale in Utah, among low-resource healthcare settings.
• CDC funded program that provides technical assistance and resources to evidence-based interventions to increase colorectal cancer screening rates across the state.
• NCI-funded project to increase reach of existing digital evidence-based interventions for obesity among populations at increased risk and in safety-net healthcare settings in Utah.

The Center for HOPE provides vibrant opportunities in community-engaged research. The successful candidate will join an established research team with an extensive portfolio of federally funded intervention, mechanism, and dissemination/implementation studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a key role in supporting and working with Programs Managers in the organization, implementation, and management of all aspects of the Center for HOPE research projects.

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.

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.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will perform a variety of duties in accordance with specific instructions and established work procedures, typically under close supervision.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will follow written and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments, sometimes of a routine and repetitive nature, and is expected to work collaboratively with research teams. They will work with Programs Managers to coordinate technical and administrative details for research studies and assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior staff in maintaining study integrity and achieving study objectives.

The ideal candidate should, at a minimum, demonstrate interest in and the ability…