OPS Research Assistant, Vascular Surgery

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 in Vascular Surgery on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role involves coordinating patient screenings, data collection, and protocol support under the Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities include consent processes, sample handling, and regulatory compliance while maintaining high ethical standards and accurate documentation. Eligible candidates hold an Associate's degree or allied health degree with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or allied health degree in an appropriate area with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Screens subjects and obtains consent for clinical protocols under supervision of PI.
• Serves as patient resource and educator about the study and clinical symptoms.
• Prepares and ships central laboratory samples per protocol requirements.
• Collects baseline and follow-up data from medical records and documents findings.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and regulatory adherence across study activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Research coordination

Patient data

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or allied health degree, 1 year relevant experience

Job description

OPS Research Assistant, Vascular Surgery

Job No: 541299

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Biology/Life Science, Social/Behavioral Science

Department: 29141900 - MD-SURGERY-VASCULAR

Job Description

Classification Title:

OPS Research Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Associate's degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and one year of
relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Coordination of Protocol Subjects & Data Collection

• Performs subject screening and consent for clinical protocols under direction of Principal Investigator.
• Serves as patient resource and educator for information regarding the study or clinical symptoms.
• Prepares and ships central laboratory samples as per protocol requirements.
• Collects baseline and follow-up data from the medical record.
• Documents findings in appropriate source records and case report forms.
• Schedules and attends clinic appointments for patients 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 in conjunction with care providers.
• Reports and follows up adverse events and serious adverse events, after discussion with Principal
• Investigator, to sponsor and Investigational Review Board as required by protocol

Coordination of Protocol Compliance

• Maintains knowledge base of Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and Federal Code of Regulations regarding clinical trial conduct.
• Coordinates and maintains HIPAA compliance for assigned studies.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary health team in care of patients involved in research studies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Interacts with local laboratories and diagnostic study centers to ensure clinical protocol requirements are complete for studies.
• Coordinates efforts of Investigational Pharmacist and maintains site records for Good Clinical Practice and sponsor guidelines

Research Support

• Assists medical and scientific partners to design protocol methodologies for basic science, preclinical studies, and clinical protocols.
• Helps with protocol development and protocol endpoints to ensure statistical and clinical relevance of studies.
• Assesses clinical needs by performing literature review and discussion with faculty advisors within Division.
• Prepares and submits filings of protocols to Investigational Review Board and Animal Care Committees as needed.
• Designs Case Report Forms and Source Documents for clinical protocols where required.
• Assists with grant development projects. Maintains awareness of Good Laboratory Practices as needed for preclinical studies within Division.
• Assists with manuscript preparation and abstract submission for principal investigators.
• Submits protocols to the RAC and IRB offices to assure compliance under the direction of the senior study coordinator.
• Organizes and maintains regulatory files for clinical studies performed within Division.
• Interacts with institutional Investigational Review Board under direction of Principal Investigator for clinical research protocols.
• Tracks the type of study services performed to ensure that they are compensated appropriately.
• Performs billing review for study subjects.
• Dispense human subjects' payments to study participants

Expected Salary:

$16 - $18 per hour

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and one year ofrelevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Excellent communication skills; must be able to communicate with patients and family participating in clinical trials.
• Experience as research coordinator preferred.
• Experience with patient data and/or databases.
• Proficient time management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple studies.

Health Assessment Required:yes

Applications Close:

20 September 2026

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.