OPS - Research Coordinator - College of Nursing

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking an OPS Research Coordinator to support clinical and health services research activities on Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role involves coordinating study operations, engaging with participants, and ensuring high-quality data collection in a collaborative academic medical environment.

This in-person OPS position requires professionalism, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field.
• At least 1 year of experience coordinating human subjects research.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

IRB coordination

REDCap

Qualtrics

MS 365 tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

OPS - Research Coordinator - College of Nursing

Job No: 541015

Work Type: 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

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

• 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.

Expected Salary: $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.

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.

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.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Applications Close: 19 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.