Clinical Research Coord II

University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator II to manage emergency medicine studies and educational programs funded by federal, industry and private grants. You will coordinate recruitment, phlebotomy, data entry, and regulatory documentation under supervision of EM leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, with travel and scheduling to support IRB timelines and study visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in phlebotomy, specimen processing, data collection, and clinical research is preferred. Knowledge of laboratory procedures, specimen handling, and storage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple emergency medicine studies; ensure IRB compliance and data integrity.
• Lead study coordination, enrollment, data entry, and reporting across sponsor and UF databases.
• Train staff on protocols, GCP/HIPAA compliance, and study procedures.
• Develop outreach materials and monitor project deliverables for departmental grants.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Data collection

Clinical research

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

CANVA

Job description

Job no: 541296

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Jacksonville Campus

Categories: Allied Health, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support

Department: 30290000 - JX-EMERGENCY MEDICINE-JAX

Classification Title: Clinical Research Coord II

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for the coordination of assigned research studies and educational programs funded by federal, industry and private foundation grants, in which the department is involved. Funded topics can include pain, opioid alternatives, EMS, sepsis, geospatial, biomarker, and precision medicine. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Clinical Research, in collaboration with Principal investigators, in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

• Serves as lead coordinator on multiple emergency medicine based studies. Reviews and follows research protocols to screen and enroll patients into IRB approved studies, including specimen collections, laboratory processing and device education. Performs study follow-up visits including phlebotomy, vital signs, psychometric surveys, and dispensing of investigational products. Interacts with research participants to support study eligibility determination and consenting of participants according to approved protocols. Creates study checklists and case report forms. Enters data into appropriate study databases and develops databases as needed. Provides accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting in both sponsor and UF databases. Leads site initiation, auditing monitoring, and close-out visits for studies. Ensures IRB and regulatory documents are properly filed in regulatory study binders and that regulatory binders are up to date for review by auditors and study monitors. Ensures that research participants are properly associated in EPIC. Collaborates with hospital/ED/pain clinic/pharmacy staff, management, and other departments to train and communicate ED-led research studies for a team approach to completing research activities. Trains clinical research coordinators, research coordinators, OPS research assistants, and student interns on protocols for participant enrollment. Implements good clinical practice (GCP) and follows the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and follows the University of Florida policies and procedures and research related protocols.
• Performs biomedical procedures such as biospecimen collection, centrifuging, pipetting, freezing and sample storage and trains staff on specific study processing. Ensures proper IATA shipping procedures are followed.
• Acts as a liaison between subject, investigators, IRB, sponsors and other relevant healthcare professionals who are part of the research or patient care team for smooth and informed implementation of studies.
• Develops study and educational outreach materials, spreadsheets, and other materials for departmental projects and grants. Responsible for the monitoring and tracking of project deliverables and completing reports. Assists the Associate Chair of EM Research, Assistant Chair of EM Research, Assistant Director of Clinical Research, Associate Director of Clinical Research, and PI’s in identifying new funding opportunities and proposal development related to pediatric, EMS, pain, patient safety, sepsis and precision medicine topics. Participates in EM research and quality improvement related state partnerships. Completes other assigned duties as determined by EM Research leadership team.

Expected Salary

$59,000 to $74,000

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver's license.

Preferred

Experience in phlebotomy, specimen processing, data collection, and clinical research is preferred. Knowledge of laboratory procedures, specimen handling, and storage. Computer and software proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, CANVA and other programs. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Coordinates multiple tasks and works independently and productively in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment. Integrity, careful attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs; willing to learn and maintain skills in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Job Details

The Search Committee will begin to review applications as soon as an applicant pool is identified.

Normal work hours will include a mix of 8 hour shifts Monday through Sunday during the time period of 8:00 am to 9:00 pm based on study schedules with a mix of day and evening shifts and 2-3 weekend shifts per month. There will be occasional on call duties, and travel for professional presentations and activities.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at [phone] (TDD).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time