OPS Research Specialist

Classification Title:

OPS Research Specialist

Classification Minimum Requirements: Associate's degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Job Description:

Coordinate day-to-day activities and ensure the compliance of specific research studies. Contact

and schedule research participants while observing study-imposed time windows. Track all

study-related activities and deviations. Develop and submit IRB and research billing documents,

as necessary. Work closely with the study Principal Investigator to determine study participant

eligibility. Issue study documents as necessary, and create and maintain source documents.

Ensure that the study documents are properly organized, and manage study data in REDCap.

• Serve as a monitor for master research/participant schedule coordination, notification of

necessary parties, greeting, and check-in/check-out participants. Make reminder calls and send

reminder letters/texts or emails to study participants. Update participant tracking logs as

needed. May obtain quotes for equipment and place orders. Monitor levels of lab supplies and

notify necessary parties when levels are low. May perform phone screening and documentation,

data entry, and I RB-related clerical duties.

• Conduct study visits according to the study protocol. Obtain informed consent; collect medical

history. Perform research procedures and tests: For example, cognitive assessments (e.g.,

MoCA, NACC) and physical performance testing (e.g., walking tests, functional testing).

• Other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

$21.00/hr

Preferred:

• Energetic and driven individual.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively communicate verbally and in

writing. Bilingual (Spanish / English).

• Coordinates multiple tasks and works independently and productively in a fast-paced, deadline oriented

environment.

• Integrity, careful attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism

and respect for subjects'''' rights and individual needs; willingness to learn and maintain skills per HIPAA

regulations and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville: Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Health Assessment Required: Yes