Clinical Research Associate

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is looking for a Clinical Research Associate to manage data collection and ensure regulatory compliance in clinical research projects. This role includes overseeing client recruitment, maintaining high-quality data, and preparing documentation for research studies. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and have experience in research environments.

Benefits

Medical, dental and life insurance plans

Retirement plan options

Tuition program

Generous leave programs

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree related to clinical research.
• One year of professional experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collects and manages patient/laboratory data for clinical research.
• Oversees screening and enrollment of clients.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and university regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities

Master’s degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program

Job description

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Job Description

This position collects and manages patient and/or laboratory data for a clinical research project. The position oversees the screening and enrollment of clients, gathers and analyzes data on health care programs, develops databases , analyzes data, ensures quality control, and compiles reports for regulatory compliance.

Job Description

This position collects and manages patient and/or laboratory data for a clinical research project. The position oversees the screening and enrollment of clients, gathers and analyzes data on health care programs, develops databases , analyzes data, ensures quality control, and compiles reports for regulatory compliance.

Nature of Work: This position typically reports to the principal investigator of a clinical research study. The position may perform evaluation duties in preparation for the project. The position then performs project activities such as overseeing the screening and enrollment of potential clients for a health services protocol, developing materials to communicate the project to potential clients and their families, coordinating site visits and appropriate collection of data, ensuring quality control in the data, and compiling regulatory reports. This position may require specific computer expertise and may require maintaining information on a web site. Work at this level meets the FLSA criteria for a professional exemption since the primary duties are work that requires advanced knowledge, which is predominantly intellectual in character and requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. Clinical Research Administrators typically oversee temporary staff or Research Support Specialists. They differ from the non-exempt staff by developing techniques and overseeing clinical data gathering, establishing quality control standards, composing educational materials, and acting as liaison with regulatory agencies. Clinical Research Administrators are not overall project directors. They do not set overall project direction nor do they have responsibility for final interpretation of project results. This position may perform some general administrative duties such as monitoring budgets, and drafting administrative forms and reports. Work is distinguished from an Administrative and Business Analyst through its primary emphasis on overseeing client recruiting and testing, and analyzing clinical data rather than general administrative work.

Responsibilities

Oversees medical or health recruiting and screening protocols, collecting data for research studies. May oversee remote screening locations. Monitors laboratory tests and referrals.

Recruits and trains assistants who gather data.

Monitors compliance of study procedures with Federal, state and university regulations. Ensures that documents such as eligibility forms and informed consent are appropriately gathered and maintained, HIPAA regulations are followed, and that infection control, and safety procedures are implemented.

Prepares and maintains regulatory and compliance documents such as IRB applications. Interprets rules and regulations pertaining clinical research to ensure compliance in research projects.

Recommends changes in procedures in order to locate, accept, and track clients.

Collects and analyzes data from clinical trials or other medical screening. Creates databases for client information or medical records, and analyzes data.

Collaborates with social workers and professional agencies to provide services related to health conditions.

Composes and disseminates information on studies to clients and the general public.

Acts as performance consultant to subcontractors or health departments to produce model quality programs

Drafts program reports for publication and/or public dissemination.

Provides education to clients and clients’ families regarding clinical protocols.

Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and one year of professional experience; or Master’s degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( [e-mail] ) to coordinate your accommodation request.

About Us

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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