OPS Research Coordinator

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The OPS Research Coordinator will assist in the development of project standard operating procedures and forms, recruit and retain study participants, and coordinate all team members involved in testing. This role involves administering research procedures and assessments, including cognitive assessments and other study-specific testing. The coordinator will manage day-to-day logistics for research projects, including scheduling of imaging visits, and respond to participant and study-related inquiries promptly. Responsibilities also include collecting, entering, and managing study data using project management software, tracking project milestones, and reporting metrics of research success. The coordinator will work closely with the study team to coordinate participant activities and imaging, de-identify data, and prepare it for blinded analysis. Additionally, this role involves ordering study materials, retaining records, assisting with regulatory compliance reporting, IRB filings and submissions, and ensuring study activities meet research objectives and maintain regulatory compliance. Financial management, including sponsor invoicing and resolving study subject billing issues, is also a key part of this position. The coordinator will act as a liaison for research participants, investigators, IRB, sponsors, and healthcare professionals. In laboratory operations, they will coordinate scheduling and testing with imaging facilities for MRI studies and assist in the day-to-day management of the laboratory. Special studies or projects may be coordinated as directed, and other tasks as requested by the PI will be performed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education and Behavior, Exercise Physiology, Psychology, Public Health, Kinesiology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant experience in human subjects research.
• Experience with project coordination, data management, and basic analysis techniques.
• Experience with research conducted in community and clinical settings, NIH-funded projects, and IRB submissions.
• Candidate must be able to work well in a team effort with other investigators; must communicate well and be able to establish organizational structure.
• Experience as a research study coordinator and strong organizational and personal skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of project standard operating procedures and forms
• Recruit and retain study participants; schedule and coordinate all team members involved in testing
• Administer research procedures and assessments, including cognitive assessments and other study-specific testing
• Coordinate day-to-day logistics for research project(s), including scheduling of imaging visits
• Respond to all participant and study-related e-mails and inquiries in a timely manner
• Collect, enter, and manage study data; utilize project management software to track project milestones
• Collect, manage, and report metrics of research success, including grants, grant dollars, and publications
• Work closely with the study team to coordinate participant activities and imaging
• Responsible for de-identifying data and preparing data for blinded analysis by completing paper and electronic reports
• Order study materials as needed; retain records/archive documents after project close-out
• Assist with regulatory compliance reporting and IRB filings and submissions
• Ensure study activities are implemented and completed within timeframes to meet research objectives and maintain regulatory compliance
• Manage study finances, including sponsor invoicing and resolving study subject billing issues
• Act as liaison for research participants, investigators, IRB, sponsors, and healthcare professionals
• Coordinate scheduling and testing with imaging facilities for MRI studies
• Assist in day-to-day management of the laboratory and coordinate operations with other lab members
• Coordinate special studies or projects as directed
• Perform other tasks as requested and assigned by the PI

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level