OPS Staff

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a full-time OPS Research Coordinator to join our dedicated research team. In this pivotal role, you will support the department’s clinical trials and contribute to advancing emergency medicine through ethical and impactful research. You’ll work closely with experienced investigators and staff, gaining hands-on experience in conducting clinical studies.

If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to build your research skills in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities for the role include:

• Reviews and develops a familiarity with the protocol, e.g., study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality, and privacy protection requirements.
• Conducts or participates in the informed consent process in accordance with the IRB procedures for consenting.
• Screens subjects via EPIC electronic medical record system for eligibility using protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant's eligibility or exclusion.
• Performs study procedure and tests in a detailed and accurate manner with supervision as described above.
• Collects data as required by the protocol. Assures timely completion of Case Report Forms (CRFs) and shift reports.
• Completes study documentation and maintains study files in accordance with sponsor requirements and University policies and procedures including, but not limited to, consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if applicable, case report forms, and investigational material accountability forms, etc.
• Assists in laboratory sample processing and shipping.
• Attends trainings, mandatory department meetings and in-services.
• Maintains effective and ongoing communication with the research coordinator(s) and PI during the course of the study.

The hourly rate is $17/hr.

At the University of Florida, we are committed to the well-being and professional growth of our physicians and staff. Our benefits package is designed to support your health, work-life balance, and financial security, with eligibility to:

• FICA Alternative 401(a) Plan
• State of Florida Voluntary 457(b) Florida Deferred Compensation Plans
• Fidelity Voluntary 403(b) Plans
• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plans
• Life and Disability Plans
• Other Supplemental Plans

To learn more, please visit https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/eligibility/ops/

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous research experience preferred.

To be considered, candidates must submit the following documents:

• A cover letter detailing your interest.
• A current resume
• A list of at least three professional references.

For questions, please reach out to EM-Careers@ufl.edu 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).  Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

This is a time limited position.

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