University of South Florida · 1 day ago
Research Support Specialist
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students. The Research Support Specialist will coordinate and evaluate research activities for clinical projects focused on spinal conditions, overseeing participant enrollment and data collection.
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Responsibilities
Provide research-related services, interventions and evaluations for participants enrolled in translational clinical research studies under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI)
Provide initial and ongoing informed consent with participants and families
Perform clinical and imaging data collection
Communicate participant status to Investigator and research team as well as other entities as required
Maintain research progress notes and source documents to record data for each study participant in accordance with the research protocol
Monitor participant's unexpected and adverse events, laboratory, radiology, and other procedure test results and report to Investigator, sponsor and IRB (Institutional Review Board) as appropriate
Monitor clinical study activity to ensure compliance with the protocol and all applicable regulations, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations
Prepare and submit documents to the Institutional Review Board(s) and other research review boards and committees as applicable and according to regulatory and institutional requirements
Compile and maintain regulatory files for assigned protocols
Coordinate, prepare for and participate in monitoring visits, audits and inspections
Complete and maintain necessary training to stay abreast of current regulatory guidelines
Participate in the planning and execution of education and training activities, specific to assigned studies and to general clinical research educational activities
Serve as a resource for internal and external customers and members in regard to clinical research processes, developments and trends in the field as well as referrals to specific clinical research studies as applicable
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or in research support
College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
Leadership Team
Sidney Fernandes
CIO and Vice President Digital Experiences
Shilen Patel
Trustee
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