Research Support Specialist- Temporary

Department: 0-6119-000 / Department of Pediatrics

College/Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Temporary- Grant Funded

Job Title: Research Support Specialist

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $16.00 hourly/up to 35 hours per week

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: 

USF Health's mission is to envision and implement of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, The College of Nursing, the College of Public Heath, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Science and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences. USF is a global research university.

The Department of Pediatrics was established in 1972 under the leadership of Lewis A. Barness, MD, one of the outstanding

DUTIES:

The Research Assistant position is a part time position (20 hours/week- max 35 hours) for someone interested in assisting with implementation of complex clinical trials. The successful applicant will relate well with patients and staff, be very organized and have phlebotomy training.

Screening potential subjects

• Review clinic schedules to identify potential subjects (after Institutional Review Board pre-screening approval).
• Outreach to potential participants
• Conduct Informed Consent
• Educate patients/ parents  on the study

Subjects enrollment and follow up visits

• Assist study coordinators conducting study visits
• Prepare study documents
• Assist with collection and processing of specimens
• Assist study coordinators to schedule study visits and follow up appointments

Chart abstraction and chart report

• Abstract medical information from Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Compete chart reports
• Enter data as stipulated by the protocols
• File study documents

Other duties as needed and appropriate including:

• Office assistance as needed to include answering phones and paperwork management

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.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 2 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36575

Original Posting Date: 03/22/2024

Posting End Date: 04/17/2024

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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