The Department of Psychiatry within the Huntsman Mental Health Institute is searching for a Clinical Research Coordinator IV. This is a position for a full-time employee supporting a trial looking at ketamine augmentation of Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement. There would be the possibility of also working on other psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical trials. Looking for an individual with broad experience with coordinating clinical trials, working with the IRB and ideally experience with IND related reporting. Position will involve coordinating day-to-day clinical trial activities in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), study protocols, and applicable regulations. Implement processes and organize efforts within the study team to achieve objectives, coordinating research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care. Create and maintain tools and documentation to track study metrics, providing updates to management. Conduct pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, monitoring visits, and close-out activities. Maintain source documents and report adverse events. Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants. Collect and maintain patient and laboratory data. Work directly with study participants and families and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and government agencies. Work under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI). Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conduct highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
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Responsibilities
Essential Functions:Clinical Trial Coordination
- Coordinate day to day activities for a clinical research trial focused on ketamine augmentation of Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement, with opportunities to support additional psychedelic assisted therapy studies.
- Ensure all study activities follow Good Clinical Practices, approved protocols, and all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations.
- Organize workflow and implement processes that support efficient study operations and achievement of key milestones.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for participants, families, study team members, partnering departments, external organizations, and government agencies.
Regulatory and Compliance Oversight
- Prepare, submit, and maintain documentation required for Institutional Review Board approval and continuing reviews.
- Conduct and support pre study visits, site qualification visits, study initiation visits, monitoring visits, and close out activities.
- Maintain accurate source documents, ensure data integrity, and report adverse events in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Participant Engagement and Study Procedures
- Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants while ensuring an inclusive and ethical recruitment process.
- Obtain informed consent and explain study procedures in a clear and supportive manner.
- Coordinate study visits, research procedures, and follow up care with attention to participant safety and wellbeing.
- Collect, enter, and maintain participant data, laboratory data, and all other required study information.
Data and Study Management
- Create and maintain tools, trackers, and documentation that support accurate study metrics and reporting.
- Provide timely updates to the Primary Investigator and study leadership regarding enrollment, progress, and any operational issues.
- Ensure secure and organized management of study records for audit readiness.
Professional Expertise and Collaboration
- Function as a subject matter expert for complex clinical research activities and provide guidance to team members as needed.
- Exercise independent judgment and autonomy in decision making related to study conduct while working under the direction of the Primary Investigator.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and mission aligned research environment.
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).
Clinical Research Coordinator IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
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Additional Information
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
Open Date
02/12/2026
Requisition Number
PRN44277B
Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)
Working Title
Clinical Research Coordinator IV
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P4 - Advanced
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
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
$62,993 - $77,167
Close Date
04/12/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)