OPS Research Specialist

University of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida—Jacksonville Campus seeks a Temp Full-Time OPS Sponsored Projects Non-Clerical position to coordinate daily research activities, schedule participants, and manage study data in REDCap. The role supports Principal Investigators and ensures compliance with study protocols and HIPAA guidelines.

The candidate will obtain informed consent, track study documents, and monitor participant flow while handling data entry and clerical duties related to IRB documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or allied health degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Bilingual Spanish/English

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities and ensure the compliance of specific research studies; contact and schedule participants and manage study data in REDCap
• Monitor participant flow, send reminders, and handle logistics such as equipment quotes and lab supplies
• Conduct study visits per protocol, obtain informed consent, collect medical history, and perform cognitive/physical assessments

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Energetic and driven

Education

Associate’s degree or allied health degree

Job description

Job no: 539264
Work type: Temp Full-Time
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration
Department: 30010100 - JX-DEAN-ADMINISTRATION

Classification Title:

OPS Sponsored Projects Non-Clerical position

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

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).

$21.00/hr

Required Qualifications:

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:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.