OPS Research Coordinator

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Phlebotomy certification

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an OPS Research Coordinator to assist in coordinating and implementing clinical research studies in Dr. Ronald Staud’s laboratory. The role includes screening, recruitment, scheduling, consent support, and data management in a fast-paced research environment.

The position involves working with the primary investigator and staff to ensure protocol compliance and data integrity, with opportunities for cross-training and career development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or allied health professional degree required.
• One year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination and implementation of clinical research studies within Dr. Ronald Staud’s laboratory.
• Assist with participant screening, recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and follow up activities.
• Support informed consent activities in accordance with approved study protocols and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate and support research visits, study procedures, and collection of research data and specimens.
• Maintain accurate and complete study documentation, source records, case report forms, and electronic databases.
• Enter research data and assist with responding to data queries and maintaining data quality.
• Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, regulatory documentation, and maintenance of essential study files.
• Follow approved research protocols, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the current Clinical Research Coordinator to learn established study workflows, protocols, systems, and laboratory procedures.
• Participate in structured cross training and knowledge transfer to develop competency in critical research responsibilities and ensure continuity of study operations.
• Provide research coordination coverage and operational support as competency is established.
• Assist with study monitoring, audits, study initiation, closeout, and other research activities as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with the Principal Investigator, research staff, clinical personnel, study participants, and other research partners.
• Perform other duties related to clinical research activities as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree or allied health professional degree

One year of relevant experience

Job description

• Assist with coordination and implementation of clinical research studies within Dr. Ronald Staud’s laboratory.
• Assist with participant screening, recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and follow up activities.
• Support informed consent activities in accordance with approved study protocols and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate and support research visits, study procedures, and collection of research data and specimens.
• Maintain accurate and complete study documentation, source records, case report forms, and electronic databases.
• Enter research data and assist with responding to data queries and maintaining data quality.
• Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, regulatory documentation, and maintenance of essential study files.
• Follow approved research protocols, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the current Clinical Research Coordinator to learn established study workflows, protocols, systems, and laboratory procedures.
• Participate in structured cross training and knowledge transfer to develop competency in critical research responsibilities and ensure continuity of study operations.
• Provide research coordination coverage and operational support as competency is established.
• Assist with study monitoring, audits, study initiation, closeout, and other research activities as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with the Principal Investigator, research staff, clinical personnel, study participants, and other research partners.
• Perform other duties related to clinical research activities as assigned.

Expected Salary

$15.00 to $20.00 Hourly

Classification Title

OPS Research Coordinator

Classification Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Job Description

• Assist with coordination and implementation of clinical research studies within Dr. Ronald Staud’s laboratory.
• Assist with participant screening, recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and follow up activities.
• Support informed consent activities in accordance with approved study protocols and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate and support research visits, study procedures, and collection of research data and specimens.
• Maintain accurate and complete study documentation, source records, case report forms, and electronic databases.
• Enter research data and assist with responding to data queries and maintaining data quality.
• Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, regulatory documentation, and maintenance of essential study files.
• Follow approved research protocols, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the current Clinical Research Coordinator to learn established study workflows, protocols, systems, and laboratory procedures.
• Participate in structured cross training and knowledge transfer to develop competency in critical research responsibilities and ensure continuity of study operations.
• Provide research coordination coverage and operational support as competency is established.
• Assist with study monitoring, audits, study initiation, closeout, and other research activities as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with the Principal Investigator, research staff, clinical personnel, study participants, and other research partners.
• Perform other duties related to clinical research activities as assigned.

Expected Salary

$15.00 to $20.00 Hourly

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred

Experience and/or certification in phlebotomy.

Health Assessment Required: Yes