Clinical Research Coordinator II

University of South Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Florida is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to coordinate and perform research activities for clinical studies. The role acts as the main point of contact for sponsors and patients, screens and enrolls participants, and ensures data quality under supervision of lead coordinators and principal investigators.

This on-site, grant-funded position supports protocol adherence and site operations, with responsibilities spanning participant assessment, data management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Senate Bill 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements and related guidance.
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages the resources necessary to achieve clinical research project goals at a single site.
• Coordinates and performs patient clinical assessments for trial visits, including scheduling with vendors and other departments.
• Communicates as a site representative with study sponsors, third-party vendors, clinical teams and patients to ensure protocol elements are completed.
• Ensures site compliance with research protocols; reviews case report forms and audits against source documents; attends site monitoring meetings.
• Manages site research project databases, develops flowsheets and other study documents, and completes source documents.
• May provide guidance to other clinical research staff and support personnel.
• Performs data entry and query resolution during each trial.
• Serves as a resource for internal and external customers regarding clinical research processes at the site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for coordinating and performing research related activities for clinical research projects as assigned. The primary purpose of this position is to be the main point of contact for sponsors and patients for specific research protocols. This position is responsible for performing the screening, enrollment, and retention of study participants, ensuring quality of 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.

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for coordinating and performing research related activities for clinical research projects as assigned. The primary purpose of this position is to be the main point of contact for sponsors and patients for specific research protocols. This position is responsible for performing the screening, enrollment, and retention of study participants, ensuring quality of 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.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
This position is Grant-Funded.
This is an on-site position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages the resources necessary to achieve clinical research project goals and objectives at a single site.
• Coordinates and 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.
• Communicates as a site representative with study sponsors, third party vendors, clinical teams and patients to ensure all protocol required elements are being completed and collected within the defined windows.
• Ensures site compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends site monitoring meetings with sponsors.
• Manages the site research project databases, develops flowsheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.
• May provide guidance to other clinical research staff and support personnel.
• Makes recommendations of procedures in order to facilitate protocol compliance.
• Performs data entry and query resolution during the duration of each trial assigned.
• Serve as a resource for both internal and external customers and members of the community in regard to clinical research processes at the site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field -OR- equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• 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.

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 and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. 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 $750 million in research funding in 2025 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 nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

About Us

Working at USF

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.