OPS - Research Coordinator - College of Nursing

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking an OPS Research Coordinator to support ongoing clinical and health services research activities on the main campus in Gainesville, FL. This in-person role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple studies while maintaining data quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day study activities, assisting with IRB submissions, and data management using approved

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field.
• At least one year of experience coordinating human subjects research.
• Experience with IRB submissions, recruitment, informed consent, scheduling, data collection, and study tracking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities across one or more studies.
• Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and regulatory documentation.
• Recruit, screen, and consent study participants in clinical settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Microsoft 365

Job description

OPS - Research Coordinator - College of Nursing

Job no: 541015
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 31020000 - NR-FCH-FAMLY COMM HLTH SYS SCI

Classification Title:

OPS - Research Coordinator - College of Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field with at least one year of research experience. Experience as a research coordinator and a record of publications are preferred.

Job Description:

The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented OPS Research Coordinator to support ongoing clinical and health services research activities. This position plays a key role in coordinating study operations, engaging with participants and healthcare teams, and ensuring high‑quality data collection and regulatory compliance. The role is well‑suited for individuals interested in expanding their research experience in a collaborative academic medical environment.

This position will involve patient contact and requires professionalism, strong communication skills, and comfort interacting with diverse patient populations and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities included:

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities across one or more studies.
  Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and regulatory documentation. Recruit, screen, and consent study participants in clinical settings.
• Collect, manage, and maintain study data using approved research software and secure systems.
• Support study team members with literature reviews, protocol development, and manuscript preparation.
• Communicate effectively with investigators, clinical partners, and participants to ensure smooth study operations.
• Maintain compliance with UF, state, and federal research policies.

$23.00 - $24.00 hourly

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field.
• At least one year of experience coordinating human subjects research in a research coordinator or similar role.
• Experience with IRB submissions, participant recruitment, informed consent, scheduling, data collection, and study tracking.
• Proficiency with REDCap, Qualtrics, and Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively.

Important: This is an in‑person, non-student OPS position. Remote or hybrid work is not available. Students enrolled in graduate-level programs at UF are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating multiple or complex human subjects research studies.
• Experience working with healthcare providers, study participants, and patient communities.
• Experience with EHR systems, simulated EHR environments, clinical decision support tools, or usability and user‑centered design studies.
• Experience with research databases, data quality monitoring, manuscript preparation, or publications.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 05 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.