OPS Research Specialist

University of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The OPS Research Specialist coordinates day-to-day activities for specific research studies and helps ensure compliance with study requirements. The position contacts and schedules research participants within study-imposed time windows, tracks study activities and deviations, prepares and submits IRB and research billing documents as needed, and works with the Principal Investigator to determine participant eligibility. The specialist issues and maintains study and source documents, keeps study documentation organized, and manages study data in REDCap. The role coordinates master research and participant schedules, notifies relevant parties, greets and checks in and out participants, and sends appointment reminders by phone, letter, text, or email. It updates participant tracking logs and may obtain equipment quotes and place orders, monitor laboratory supply levels, and notify relevant parties when supplies are low. Additional possible duties include phone screening and documentation, data entry, and IRB-related clerical work. The specialist conducts study visits according to study protocols, obtains informed consent, collects medical history, and performs research procedures and tests. Examples include cognitive assessments such as MoCA and NACC, and physical performance testing such as walking and functional tests. This is a time-limited position.

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.
Energetic and driven.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work independently and productively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Integrity, careful attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs.
Willingness to learn and maintain skills in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day activities and ensure compliance for specific research studies.
Contact and schedule research participants while observing study-imposed time windows.
Track study-related activities and deviations.
Develop and submit IRB and research billing documents as necessary.
Work with the study Principal Investigator to determine participant eligibility.
Issue study documents and create and maintain source documents; ensure study documents are properly organized.
Manage study data in REDCap.
Coordinate the master research and participant schedule, notify necessary parties, and greet and check in and check out participants.
Make reminder calls and send reminder letters, texts, or emails to study participants.
Update participant tracking logs as needed.
May obtain equipment quotes and place orders; monitor laboratory supplies and notify relevant parties when levels are low.
May perform phone screening and documentation, data entry, and IRB-related clerical duties.
Conduct study visits according to the study protocol.
Obtain informed consent and collect medical history.
Perform research procedures and tests, including cognitive assessments and physical performance testing.