OPS Research Coordinator

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

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an OPS Research Coordinator on a temporary full-time basis at the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role supports coordination of clinical research studies, participant screening, data collection, and regulatory documentation under the MD-RHEUMATOLOGY department.

Responsibilities include coordinating study visits, data entry, IRB submissions, and ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice and protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or allied health professional degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement clinical research studies in the lab.

Education

Associate's degree or allied health professional degree

Job description

Job no: 541634
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 29050300 - MD-RHEUMATOLOGY

Classification Title:

OPS Research Coordinator

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.

$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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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