Clinical Research Coordinator I

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida in Tampa, FL seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator I to oversee screening, enrollment, and retention of study participants and to ensure high-quality data collection across clinical research projects.

Under supervision of lead coordinators and principal investigators, you will coordinate visits, perform assessments, assist with site monitoring, and help prepare study documents, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support research projects at the site under supervision.
• Perform patient clinical assessments including phlebotomy, vitals, ECGs, and study visits.
• Oversee screening, enrollment, and retention of participants and collect quality data.
• Assist with site monitoring visits, audits, and preparation of study documents.
• Ensure compliance with protocols, SOPs, and HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Follow protocols

Data collection

Communication skills

PC software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator I is responsible for coordinating and performing research related activities for clinical research projects as assigned. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the screening, enrollment, and retention of study participants, ensuring quality data collected throughout the research study, and implementing the procedures and activities under the direction and oversight of the lead coordinators and principal investigators of the projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to lead coordinator or coordinate and serve as project lead for projects that are simple to moderate in complexity at the site level.
• Performs patient clinical assessments for clinical trial visits for assigned clinical trial protocols including scheduling with vendors which may include other departments or outside facilities. This may include phlebotomy, sample processing, vitals, ECGs and other delegated clinical assessments per assigned protocols. Participates in the screening, enrollment, and retention of study participants at the site.
• Conducts study visits and data collection throughout research study.
• Assist with implementation of procedures and activities of assigned study protocols at the site.
• Communicates and collaborates with the study team and clinical team delegated on site specific protocols.
• Collaborates with the preparation and submission of site study documents.
• Assist with coordination, preparation, and conduct of site monitoring visits, audits and inspection.
• Assist with site inventory maintenance (order materials necessary for research projects or lab activities) and other vendor follow-up items (lab report retrieval, medical record retrieval)
• Monitor clinical study activity at the site to ensure compliance with the protocol, site SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all applicable regulations, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff at the site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field -OR- equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Attention to detail,
• Critical thinking,
• Ability to follow protocols,
• Ability to maintain quality standards, planning, scheduling, data collection,
• Ability to communicate and interact competently and professionally at all levels within a broad,
• complex clinical research environment.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

About Us

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.