Temporary - Research Support Specialist

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

3d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The OPS Research Support Specialist provides clinical research and administrative support in the University of South Florida Department of Neurology, working directly with an assigned research associate or coordinator on a collaborative project with the College of Public Health. The department conducts clinical research, primarily pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials, and participates in grant initiatives involving neurological disorders. The specialist helps ensure clinical trial data are accurate, complete, and reliable, and that study activities follow protocols, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role collaborates with principal investigators, clinical research associates, physicians, clinic staff, and public health staff to identify eligible participants, coordinate study activities, resolve data queries, and monitor progress. It also supports participant visits and interviews, study supplies, documentation, and communication of study updates and concerns. The position is grant-funded, temporary, and part-time, up to 30–40 hours per week. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or research support; college education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Must meet applicable U.S. employment eligibility requirements.
Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical research activities with clinic staff, physicians, and research personnel to identify potential clinical trial participants.
Collect, review, analyze, and perform quality assurance checks on clinical research data for accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
Monitor study activities for compliance with approved protocols, quality control standards, and applicable research requirements.
Participate in research meetings to communicate progress, discuss operational issues, and identify improvement opportunities.
Promote consistent interpretation of and adherence to study protocols among research team members.
Recommend process improvements to enhance data collection, study quality, and research efficiency.
Assist with ordering, dispensing, tracking, and maintaining research supplies and study medications according to approved procedures and assigned responsibilities.
Collaborate with the principal investigator to evaluate potential participants for eligibility.
Coordinate screening evaluations, explain informed consent, and obtain consent when appropriately trained and authorized.
Perform or coordinate screening procedures and facilitate participant enrollment in accordance with study requirements.
Schedule and coordinate study visits, follow-up appointments, and protocol-required evaluations.
Perform or coordinate study procedures and document participant visits according to approved protocols and applicable scope-of-practice requirements.
Maintain complete and accurate study progress notes, source documentation, and case report forms.
Identify, document, and report adverse events in accordance with study protocols and institutional requirements.
Communicate study-related questions, concerns, deviations, and changes to the Senior Clinical Research Associate and/or Principal Investigator.
Assist with preparing and submitting IRB applications, protocol amendments, continuing reviews, adverse event reports, and sponsor communications as required.
Assist with and conduct interviews using protocol-defined questionnaires.
Enter clinical trial data into designated databases and review entries for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Prepare participant documentation and study materials for scheduled visits, including developing source documents as needed.
Prepare materials communicating studies to potential participants and their families, and assist with sponsor-provided promotional materials in accordance with applicable requirements.
Conduct assigned participant visits and study assessments, including collecting required information according to protocol.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Department of Neurology’s operational and research objectives.