OPS Research Coordinator

Recent Jobs; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Recent Jobs is seeking an OPS Research Coordinator in Gainesville, FL to assist with coordinating clinical research studies in the researcher’s laboratory. The role involves participant screening, enrollment, scheduling, follow-up, and informed consent activities in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

You will support study visits, data and specimen collection, and maintain robust study documentation across electronic databases.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or allied health professional degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred: phlebotomy experience or certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement clinical research studies in Dr. Ronald Staud’s laboratory.
• Screen, recruit, enroll, schedule, and follow up with participants.
• Assist with informed consent in line with study protocols and regulations.
• Coordinate study visits, procedures, data and specimen collection.
• Maintain accurate study documentation, source records, case report forms, and electronic databases.
• Enter data and respond to data queries, ensuring data quality.
• Assist with IRB submissions and regulatory documentation.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and study team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Education

Associate degree or allied health degree

Job description

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

Health Assessment Required:

Yes

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time