OPS Research Specialist

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

2d•$21

About The Position

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).

Requirements

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
Background Check is Required.
To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.
Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US.
Health Assessment Required: Yes

Nice To Haves

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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).