Temporary Research Support Specialist

• Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US

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.

The primary job duties for this position are:

• Assists with the coordination and implementation of multiple 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.

Minimum Qualifications: