Clinical Research Assistant & Study Coordinator

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an OPS Research Assistant to support clinical trial coordination and data collection across multiple protocols. The role includes screening and consenting subjects, educating participants, and coordinating lab samples under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities cover adverse event reporting, data entry, scheduling, and collaboration with nursing, OR staff, and sponsors to ensure compliant study conduct and accurate reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or allied health degree with 1 year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a research coordinator is preferred.
• Experience with patient data and/or databases.
• Proficient time management and ability to manage multiple studies.

Responsibilities

• Performs subject screening and consent for clinical protocols under PI direction.
• Serves as patient resource and educator about the study or clinical symptoms.
• Prepares and ships central laboratory samples per protocol requirements.
• Collects baseline and follow-up data from the medical record.
• Documents findings in source records and case report forms.
• Schedules and attends clinic appointments as required by protocol.
• Communicates with nursing staff and OR staff about patient care according to protocols.
• Assists with operating room protocol requirements where appropriate.
• Records patient symptoms and adverse events with care providers.
• Reports and follows up adverse events with the PI to sponsor and IRB.
• Interacts with Investigational Pharmacist and maintains site records.
• Tracks study services to ensure proper compensation.
• Performs billing review for study subjects.
• Dispense human subjects’ payments to study participants.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Data management

Time management

Education

Associate degree

Job description

University of Florida is seeking an OPS Research Assistant to support clinical trial coordination and data collection across multiple protocols. The role includes screening and consenting subjects, educating participants, and coordinating lab samples under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities cover adverse event reporting, data entry, scheduling, and collaboration with nursing, OR staff, and sponsors to ensure compliant study conduct and accurate reimbursements.