OPS - Research Coordinator - College of Nursing
About The Position
The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented OPS Research Coordinator to support ongoing clinical and health services research. The position coordinates study operations, engages with participants and healthcare teams, and helps ensure high-quality data collection and regulatory compliance. It is suited to someone seeking to expand their research experience in a collaborative academic medical environment. The role involves patient contact and requires professionalism, strong communication skills, and comfort interacting with diverse patient populations and healthcare providers. This is an in-person, non-student OPS position; remote and hybrid work are not available. UF students enrolled in graduate-level programs are not eligible. The position is time-limited.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field.
- At least one year of experience coordinating human subjects research in a research coordinator or similar role.
- Experience with IRB submissions, participant recruitment, informed consent, scheduling, data collection, and study tracking.
- Proficiency with REDCap, Qualtrics, and Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coordinating multiple or complex human subjects research studies.
- Experience working with healthcare providers, study participants, and patient communities.
- Experience with EHR systems, simulated EHR environments, clinical decision support tools, or usability and user-centered design studies.
- Experience with research databases, data quality monitoring, manuscript preparation, or publications.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion.
- Experience as a research coordinator and a record of publications.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day research activities across one or more studies.
- Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and regulatory documentation.
- Recruit, screen, and consent study participants in clinical settings.
- Collect, manage, and maintain study data using approved research software and secure systems.
- Support study team members with literature reviews, protocol development, and manuscript preparation.
- Communicate with investigators, clinical partners, and participants to support smooth study operations.
- Maintain compliance with UF, state, and federal research policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
