OPS Research Specialist

University of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking an OPS Sponsored Projects Non-Clerical position to coordinate day-to-day research activities, schedule participants, and ensure study compliance. You will manage IRB documents, billing, and data in REDCap, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities include participant tracking, reminders, equipment quotes, and coordinating exams such as cognitive tests (MoCA, NACC) and functional walking tests.

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities and ensure the compliance of specific research studies.
• Serve as a monitor for participant scheduling, reminders, and tracking; update logs and manage supplies.
• Conduct study visits, obtain informed consent, and perform cognitive and functional assessments per protocol.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish / English)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree or allied health degree

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Classification TitleOPS Sponsored Projects Non-Clerical position

Classification Minimum RequirementsAssociate’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

Classification TitleOPS Sponsored Projects Non-Clerical position

Classification Minimum RequirementsAssociate’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

Job Description

• Coordinate day-to-day activities and ensure the compliance of specific research studies. Contact and schedule research participants while observing study-imposed time windows. Track all study-related activities and deviations. Develop and submit IRB and research billing documents, as necessary. Work closely with the study Principal Investigator to determine study participant eligibility. Issue study documents as necessary, and create and maintain source documents. Ensure that the study documents are properly organized, and manage study data in REDCap.
• Serve as a monitor for master research/participant schedule coordination, notification of necessary parties, greeting, and check-in/check-out participants. Make reminder calls and send reminder letters/texts or emails to study participants. Update participant tracking logs as needed. May obtain quotes for equipment and place orders. Monitor levels of lab supplies and notify necessary parties when levels are low. May perform phone screening and documentation, data entry, and I RB-related clerical duties.
• Conduct study visits according to the study protocol. Obtain informed consent; collect medical history. Perform research procedures and tests: For example, cognitive assessments (e.g., MoCA, NACC) and physical performance testing (e.g., walking tests, functional testing).

Expected Salary$21.00/hr

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

• Energetic and driven individual.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Bilingual (Spanish / English).
• Coordinates multiple tasks and works independently and productively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• This position requires excellent organizational skills.
• Integrity, careful attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs; willingness to learn and maintain skills per HIPAA regulations and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Health Assessment Required: Yes