Research Support Specialist

Dept Number/Name: 0-6201-000 / College Of Nursing-Dean
College Division: USFHealth-College of Nursing
Salary Plan: Staff (Time Limited)
Job Code/Title: 4706 / Research Support Specialist
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $34,000 – $50,000
Position Number: 00055957
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The USF College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida, the fastest-rising university in America, according to U.S. News and World Report 2022.  Serving over 2,200 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students each year, the College of Nursing is recognized as a leader in nursing education, research and community engagement. Our program is distinguished for having the highest rank among public nursing masters’ programs in Florida by U.S. News and World Report.
The College of Nursing is an integral part of the USF Health community. We live by our mission to employ the core values of excellence, innovation, inclusion, and respect to educate future nurses, advance nursing science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position aids the Principal Investigator with carrying out research projects. This may include literature review and data collection in preparation for the projects, screening potential participants according to study protocol, communicating the project to potential participants or the general public, collaborating with data gathering team members at a remote site, guiding participants through the study protocol, and assembling data on the project. This position may require specific computer expertise. Work at this level is non-exempt and represents the basic level of analytical contribution to the research. Research Support Specialists participate in projects and are not responsible for management of projects or final interpretation of results. A position in this class may perform some general administrative duties such as drafting administrative forms and reports; however, the work is primarily scientific and analytical. There would be professional development opportunities such as co-authorship on peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations.
This position is grant funded and time limited.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Screening potential participants, obtaining their informed consent, providing participants with study introduction materials, and walking them through study start up.
Tracking the flow of participants through the study protocol, triaging participant questions and responding when applicable, scheduling study visits, and ensuring participants receive remuneration.
Data entry, data management, and medical record data abstraction.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
PREFERRED:
Prior research experience, familiarity with healthcare, experience with REDCap and Excel. Please upload cover letter and resume combined in PDF form.

• USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!
  • • • Medical Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Paid Vacation Days
      • Paid Sick Days
      • 11 Paid Holidays
      • Various Retirement Options ,
      • Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)
      • On-campus Childcare Options
      • Flexible Work Program: full-time/part-time remote work (based on position requirements)
      • Other Voluntary Benefits Offered
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Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36268

Posting Date:  2/12/24

Posting End Date: 2/26/24

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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. 

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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