Temporary Research Support Specialist

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The USF Diabetes and Endocrinology Center is looking for a temporary Research Support Specialist. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate study visits, ensure quality assurance of data collected throughout the research study, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, prepare submission of research protocols for IRB approval and review, and implement procedures and activities of the research studies conducted in the Diabetes Center, according to all applicable regulations, under the direction of the Principal Investigators The USF Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, as part of USF Health and Tampa General Hospital, is this region’s only academic medical center, provides a level of expertise that is unmatched in the Tampa Bay area. The Center is this region’s epicenter for diabetes and endocrinology treatment, research, and education – offering a multidisciplinary team of providers who are specially trained to diagnose, treat, and engage with patients and their families to manage complex diabetes and endocrine disorders. Tampa General Hospital Diabetes & Endocrinology is ranked #18 in the U.S. and #2 in Florida.

Requirements

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or in research support.
• College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Phlebotomy/IV insertion experience preferred
• bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Assists with the coordination and implementation of multiple studies being conducted in the USF Diabetes Center clinic. This includes but is not limited to data entry, lab coordination, recruitment, consent, enrollment and follow-up of clinical research subjects, specimen collection (adult and pediatric phlebotomy), preparation and shipping as needed.
• Assist with patient recruitment and outreach activities to help meet recruitment goals of each active protocol.
• Develop and adhere to protocol procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practices.
• Assist with Institutional Review Board submissions.
• Special Projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees