Part-Time Clinical Research Assistant (Finance)
This position will work 20 hours a week in the Multiple Sclerosis division of the department of Neurology. Duties include research data collection for the medical grant project, data analysis, conducting research, preparing statistical reports and spreadsheets, preparing correspondence, reports and presentations, handling information requests, planning conferences and meetings, providing purchasing, making travel arrangements, and maintaining calendars and schedules.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:
Bachelor's degree and four or more years of related research experience.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.The OPS Part-Time Clinical Research Assistant will perform a wide variety of administrative support duties. This position will participate in specialty clinic; help coordinate with clinic staff and physicians to evaluate patients that might be considered for research studies. Collect analyzes, and performs quality assurance of study data. Monitors overall clinical study to ensure that quality control measures are in compliance with protocol. Actively participates in research study meetings to discuss progress/status of study. Ensures consistent interpretation and adherence to protocols at all stages of trials by team members.
Evaluates potential research participants with Principal Investigator; schedules screening evaluations; explains consent process, performs required screening evaluations; randomizes participants into appropriate research study. Coordinates and schedules study visit and follow ups. Records data on each study participant for each visit according to research protocol, maintaining complete study progress notes and case report form for each visit. Reports any Adverse Event according to protocol.
Communicates questions, problems, changes, to the Assistant Director and or PI. Prepares and submits protocol applications, amendments, annual review, adverse event reports and study sponsor communication to IRB as required.
Data entry for clinical trials, proofing for data entry errors, and preparing patient/participant documents for study visits, which includes development of source documents as needed. Assist with monitoring visits and attend Investigator Meetings as requested by Director. Develop materials to communicate project/trials to potential clients and their families and assist with the promotional materials supplied by the sponsors. Conduct patient visits and testing, including preparation of lab shipments and obtaining required information from subjects during patient visits.
Aids clinical staff in addressing continued patient care (calls to discuss AEs, medication questions, etc.) Assists ordering the site inventory of supplies for the division (lab kits, premedication, patient specific supplies and office supplies).
Assists ordering the site inventory of supplies for the division (lab kits, premedication, patient specific supplies, office supplies, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
