Clinical Research Training and Development Specialist

Details

Open Date 06/09/2026

Requisition Number PRN45300B

Job Title Employee Training & Development Specialists

Working Title Clinical Research Training and Development Specialist

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P2 - Developing

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 $55,000-$60,000

Close Date 09/07/2026

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

Job Summary

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Research Support Office ( CRSO ) as a Clinical Research Training & Development Specialist. The Clinical Research Training and Development 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 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.

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Responsibilities

Employee Training & Development Specialist, II

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.

Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in clinical research, training, education, or program support

• Demonstrated experience developing training materials or educational content

• Knowledge of clinical research operations and human subjects research protections

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:

Employee Training & Development Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• 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

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

In the cover letter, please describe your experience as it relates to this position and confirm that you will be available to work from the state of Utah for this position.

Additional Information

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