Research Support Specialist (Finance)
Dept Number/Name: 0-6163-000 / Health Informatics Institute
College Division: USF Health-College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: 4706 / Research Support Specialist
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $32,000 - $42,000
Position Number: 00052444
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
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. Our clinical team includes four pediatric and five adult board-certified endocrinologists, two adult endocrine nurse practitioners, a clinical social worker, a mental health therapist, and five certified diabetes educators (three licensed dietitians and two registered nurses), diabetes technology specialists, a triage registered nurse, two licensed practice nurses, and three medical assistants to meet the needs of our patients. In addition to diabetes, our providers care for a full spectrum of hormone-related conditions including bone and calcium disorders, thyroid, growth, adrenal, pubertal, menopausal, and transgender concerns that may lead to, short stature, early or late puberty, atypical sexual development. pituitary disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome and infertility, and adrenal disorders. Our Center works with other academic centers and industry partners to advance therapies and technologies to better enable patients to manage their disease and to ultimately prevent and cure endocrine disorders.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will coordinate, conduct and document clinical research related activities as well as assist with participant recruitment activities. 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 Research Support Specialist will utilize education and expertise to oversee patient- related activities of the studies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with the coordination and implementation of multiple studies being conducted in the USF Diabetes and Endocrinology Center. 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), and preparation and shipping of laboratory specimens 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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
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.
PREFERRED:
Pediatric Phlebotomy/IV insertion experience preferred, bilingual (English/Spanish)
Proficient computer skills including database management and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs. An understanding of standard clinical procedures, laws and regulations.
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 38512
Posting Date: 01/15/2025
Posting End Date: 02/14/2025
How to Claim Veteran's Preference:
This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.
Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination.
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