Clinical Research Coordinator I

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

14h•$48,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator I coordinates and performs research activities for clinical research projects as assigned. The role oversees participant screening, enrollment, and retention, supports collection of high-quality study data, and implements study procedures under the direction and oversight of lead coordinators and principal investigators. This is a grant-funded, on-site position and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The coordinator supports administrative and clinical operations, participant communication, clinical data extraction and management, sample collection and processing, laboratory work, and regulatory documentation. The position coordinates multidisciplinary research teams and contributes to analysis and communication of findings through manuscripts, posters, and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Meet applicable U.S. employment eligibility requirements associated with the stated Senate Bill 1310 provisions.
Ability to travel locally and occasionally work afternoon, evening, or weekend events; travel between the hospital and research laboratory is by car.
Ability to maintain confidential records and complete required research and university training.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing, including collecting and documenting patient information, explaining research procedures, communicating with patients and healthcare providers, maintaining research records, and presenting findings.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related science or health field, such as biology, public health, nursing, health sciences, or clinical research management.
One to three or more years of direct clinical research experience managing study protocols, patient recruitment, and regulatory documentation.
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and Institutional Review Board processes.
Ability to recruit, screen, and consent participants, explain trial procedures clearly, and handle patient follow-ups.
Experience with Electronic Data Capture and Clinical Trial Management Systems such as EPIC, OnCore, REDCap, or Veeva Vault, and understanding of medical terminology.
Strong organization, time management, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
Spanish language proficiency.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform research activities, including participant screening, enrollment, retention, and study procedures under the oversight of lead coordinators and principal investigators.
Provide administrative and clinical coordination, including documentation, IRB file preparation, applications and reports, and human sample collection, processing, and storage in the operating room and laboratory.
Extract and curate clinical data from EPIC for more than 500 participants, interpreting complex clinical notes with attention to detail.
Collaborate with researchers and the laboratory manager to prepare reagents, manage inventory, and maintain long-term tissue and sample storage.
Liaise between patients and physicians by collecting patient-reported symptoms, medication-related questions, and concerns, and communicating provider guidance to patients.
Schedule and manage patient appointments and interpret physician notes in eCW and EPIC.
Communicate compassionately and professionally with patients and calmly resolve concerns and complaints.
Collaborate with principal investigators, physicians, and nurses to align biological, clinical, and functional measures.
Use molecular tools, ELISA, and proteomic assays to obtain quantitative gene and protein data and identify disease- and treatment-specific biomarkers.
Perform RNA sequencing, NanoString gene expression profiling, and ELISA assays on blood serum and tissue samples to identify differential protein and pathway expression.
Collect and analyze genomic data from single-cell RNA sequencing.
Perform immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and tissue preparation for downstream translational analyses.
Coordinate project activities and meetings among physicians, clinical researchers, and trainees, maintaining communication and workflow across teams.
Maintain a HIPAA-compliant REDCap database and safeguard patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance while managing clinical data.
Coordinate multidisciplinary collaboration between Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiovascular Medicine to generate data on cardiovascular health outcomes in patients with coronary heart disease.
Identify and track eligible patients and record longitudinal treatment data, clinical outcomes, and side effects to assess treatment efficacy.
Apply statistical analyses in MATLAB and RStudio to interpret clinical datasets and derive biologically and physiologically meaningful conclusions.
Manage and curate clinical trial data in Excel, Tableau, and OneNote, ensuring data integrity, version control, and transparent communication.
Present research findings through manuscripts, posters, and oral presentations for clinical and academic audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.