Sr. Research Support Specialist (Finance)
Dept Number/Name: 0-6129-000 / Department of Neurosurgery
College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: 3109 / Sr. Research Support Spec.
Position Number: 00059333
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair is comprised of highly skilled neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuropsychologists, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, faculty researchers, medical learners, and clinical and administrative support staff. In conjunction with other specialties at USF Health and our affiliated hospitals, the department strives to provide the best possible service and care for patients in the Tampa Bay area.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Research Support Specialist will coordinate, conduct and evaluate research related activity for translational and clinical research projects as assigned. The main responsibility of the position is to oversee the screening, enrollment, and retention of study participants, perform clinical and imaging data collection, ensure quality of data collected throughout the research study, and implement the procedures and activities of the assigned study protocols, according to all applicable regulations and regulatory compliance, under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). The primary focus of research will be in spinal conditions such as scoliosis and spondylolisthesis and minimally invasive spinal procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide research-related services, interventions and evaluations for participants enrolled in translational clinical research studies under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). Provide initial and ongoing informed consent with participants and families. Perform clinical and imaging data collection. Communicate participant status to Investigator and research team as well as other entities as required.
Maintain research progress notes and source documents to record data for each study participant in accordance with the research protocol. Monitor participant's unexpected and adverse events, laboratory, radiology, and other procedure test results and report to Investigator, sponsor and IRB (Institutional Review Board) as appropriate. Monitor clinical study activity to ensure compliance with the protocol and all applicable regulations, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
Prepare and submit documents to the Institutional Review Board(s) and other research review boards and committees as applicable and according to regulatory and institutional requirements. Compile and maintain regulatory files for assigned protocols. Coordinate, prepare for and participate in monitoring visits, audits and inspections. Complete and maintain necessary training to stay abreast of current regulatory guidelines. Participate in the planning and execution of education and training activities, specific to assigned studies and to general clinical research educational activities. Serve as a resource for internal and external customers and members in regard to clinical research processes, developments and trends in the field as well as referrals to specific clinical research studies as applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM:
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:
Bachelor's Degree
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 38658
Posting Date: 01/29/2025
Posting End Date: 02/12/2025
How to Claim Veteran's Preference:
This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.
Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination.
Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.
For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.
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