Temporary Research Support Specialist

Job Description:

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.

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of multiple studies 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:

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 Qualifications:

Pediatric Phlebotomy/IV Insertion Experience Preferred, Bilingual (English/Spanish).

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.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.