Clinical Research Training and Development Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) as a Clinical Research Training & Development Specialist. 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.

About the role

The Clinical Research Training and Development 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 subjects research protections and regulatory compliance.

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 subjects 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

Requirements

• 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
• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (e.g., bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience)

Department may hire at one of the following 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

Benefits

• Generous retirement contribution
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Tuition reduction

Pay

$55,000-$60,000

Schedule

Full-time, business hours, arranged with supervisor

Must be available to work from the state of Utah for this position.