Sr. Research Support Specialist

Organizational Summary:

Neurology has entered the forefront of this exciting era by strategically aligning a wealth of resources in the basic and
clinical neurosciences throughout the University, in partnership with the novel USF Neuroscience Collaborative. The
neurology department continues to grow and maintain the largest clinical research portfolio in the MCOM.
USF Neurology also offers optimal training and education to our medical students, residents, fellows, practicing
physicians and the community. Our residency program is large and robust, with excellent clinical training and patient
resources across the full spectrum of Neurology, as well as a rich and detailed didactic curriculum over the three years of
training, including a guaranteed first year of general internship for entering residents. We offer all of this in the beautiful
urban center and coastal resort community of Tampa, Florida.

Position Summary:

The Senior Research Support Specialist performs specialized administrative research support duties in
support for a medical, mental health, social services or educational grant or contract. This position
will participate in specialty clinic, coordinating 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 insure that quality control measures are in compliance
with protocol. Actively participates in research study meetings to discuss progress/status of study.

Special Skills or Training:

Clinical research, IRB, clinical skills (phlebotomy, ECG, IV)

The Senior Research Support Specialist will perform a wide variety of administrative support duties.
This position will participate in specialty clinic, coordinating with clinic staff and physicians to evaluate
patients that might be consider for research studies. Collect, analyzes and performs quality assurance
of study data. Monitors overall clinical study to in sure 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.

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. Oversees or
performs required procedures for each visit. Records data on each study participant for each visit
according to research protocol, maintaining complete study progress notes and case report from for
each visit. Reports any Adverse Event according to protocol.

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 the Assistant Director. Develop materials to
communicate projects/trials to potential clients and their families and assist with the promotional
materials supplied by the sponsors. Conducts patient visits and testing,including preparation of laboratory
shipments and obtaining required information from study subjects during patients visits.

Oversees site inventory of supplies for the division (lab kits, pre medication,
patient specific supplies, office supplies).

Assist in training of new or more junior clinical research staff members. Aids
clinical staff in addressing continued patient care (calls to discuss AEs, medication
questions, etc) and may be called upon to assist during clinic hours with various
providers.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and six 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:

2-4 years of clinical research experience.
This position is Grant funded and will be a time limited position.
 

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