Dept Number/Name: 0-6119-000 / Dept of Pediatrics
College Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Staff- Grant Funded (Time-limited)
Job Code/Title: 4706 / Research Support Specialist
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $32,000 - $42,000 annually
Position Number: 00056048
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
This position supports the division of Allergy Immunology in the Department of Pediatrics. The Division of Allergy and Immunology was founded in 1984 at All Children's Hospital. Johns Hopkins Medicine in St. Petersburg, Florida by Dr. Robert Good. The Division includes clinical programs that encompass primary immunodeficiency diseases, pediatric and adult allergy and pediatric secondary immunodeficiency.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will support research grants. The primary purpose of this position is to recruit and retain study subjects while coordinating their visits and managing data gathered as a result of their participation in federal investigator initiated, and sponsored research projects. Will screen recruit and enroll patients in trials. Will follow patients through the trials until completion. Will complete and ensure accuracy of regulatory documentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates site visits and collects/manages patient and lab data for sponsored, and investigator initiated studies. Monitors clinical studies and communicates status to PI and other personnel involved in the study. Assist in patient pre-screening and organization of recruitment. Reviews protocol enrollment forms and confirms patient eligibility prior to patient registration, including obtaining all necessary informed consent forms. Participates in follow-up and assists in care of patient complications. May assist with clerical and patient care as needed; assist with patient visit check-in (obtaining vitals), oversee medications and treatments. Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and ensuring proper utilization of laboratory and other research facilities.
Collects, organizes, and analyzes research samples/data for all trials and studies in the division. Processes samples for both investigators initiated and clinical research trials. Main processing lab technician for patient's samples regarding the biorepository specimen. Develops and maintains research specimen/patient info database for analysis. As new studies are implemented determination of the most effective methods for locating, identifying, screening, and affecting subjects into new studies according to protocols. Ensures data quality control.
Prepares initial applications for IRB submission, modification requests, and continuing reviews. Prepares and maintains regulatory and compliance documents. Interprets and applies rules and regulations pertaining to clinical research to ensure compliance (i.e. Code of Federal Regulations) Interprets and applies requirements and standards as set forth by National Institutes of Health and FDA. Recommends changes in procedures in order to locate, accept, and track clients. Actively participates in meetings pertaining to protocols to ensure consistent interpretation and adherence to protocols at all stages of study. Evaluate protocol study forms and reviews records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance and preparation for audits.
From Clinical standpoint, oversees and organizes investigational research visits on a case by case basis. Ensures patient visit occurs, along with proper sample collection and shipment to collaborating institution. Handles the sample collection for inpatient study subjects. Works with primary care team to ensure safe and proper collection.
Coordinates the establishment of collaborative research contracts and agreements for the division and individual studies (MTAs, CTAs, DTAs, CRAs, etc.) Organizes clinical research stipend payment and maintains payment database. Directs project supply ordering for studies and laboratory facility and other duties.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires 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.
Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 2 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 36426
Posting Date: 03/04/2024
Posting End Dat: 03/18/2024
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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