QA/QC Navigator
The QA/QC Navigator at Confidential Client's Clinical & Translational Science Institute ensures compliance with NIH and NCATS policies by overseeing prior approval processes, ClinicalTrials.gov requirements, and public access policies. This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to improve compliance processes, supports investigators with regulatory submissions, and contributes to continuous quality improvement initiatives within translational research programs.
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Position overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a QA/QC Navigator to support federally funded translational research programs. The QA/QC Navigator will help ensure compliance with NIH/NCATS policies, manage prior-approval workflows (human and animal studies), support ClinicalTrials.gov reporting, and promote NIH Public Access Policy compliance. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Salt Lake City, UT. Candidates must be able to work from the state of Utah.
What you’ll do
- Support and improve prior-approval processes for pilot projects and other studies (human subjects and animal research), ensuring projects meet NIH/NCATS policy requirements before work begins.
- Assist investigators with IRB (including single-IRB) and IACUC submissions and compliance questions.
- Oversee and assist with ClinicalTrials.gov registration, updates, and results reporting.
- Coordinate compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy: assist authors, track article compliance, and develop outreach materials and training to increase awareness and adherence.
- Partner with internal tracking and evaluation teams to collect and report outcomes metrics required by funders.
- Represent the institution on NCATS QA/QC working groups and bring community feedback to develop QA/QC plans, milestones, and performance metrics.
- Identify process improvement opportunities, create best-practice documentation, and help implement more efficient workflows.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Note: this position does not provide patient care.
Levels & compensation
This hiring pool may include two levels based on experience:
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist I — entry-level: typically requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years directly related experience, or a master’s (or equivalency).
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist II — developing level: typically requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years directly related experience, or a master’s + 2 years.
Pay rate range (provided by the client): $43,945 – $62,527 per year.
Employment type: Full Time. Typical schedule: M–F, standard business hours (arranged with supervisor).
Location: Salt Lake City, UT — applicants must be available to work from the state of Utah.
Minimum qualifications
- Education/experience equivalency accepted: 1 year higher education = 1 year directly related experience.
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist I: bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years directly related experience (or master’s).
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist II: bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years directly related experience (or master’s + 2 years).
Preferred skills & experience
- Demonstrated understanding of human subjects research, regulatory documentation, and quality compliance.
- At least 2 years of clinical trials / research experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with animal research and IACUC processes is helpful.
- Experience with ClinicalTrials.gov registration and results reporting preferred.
- Regulatory experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and technical writing experience are assets.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.
- Comfort working with federal funder requirements (NIH/NCATS) and institutional compliance offices.
Working conditions & physical requirements
- Work environment: office-based, near-continuous periods of sitting and using a computer.
- Frequent activities: repetitive hand motion (typing), walking; occasional bending or reaching overhead.
- This role requires collaboration across institutional committees and external funder working groups.
Why join
- Work on high-impact translational research that advances human health.
- Opportunity to shape QA/QC processes and programmatic compliance at scale.
- Competitive benefits offered by the client (retirement contributions, medical coverage, tuition reduction, etc.).
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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