Clinical Research Associate

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

395d • $45,000 - $61,000

About The Position

The Clinical Research Associate at the University of South Florida supports the clinical trials mission of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences. This role involves a variety of clinical research functions, including participant screening and enrollment, regulatory filing, data collection, and administration of assessments and questionnaires.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and one year of professional experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program.
• Experience working with research studies and Institutional Review Boards (preferred).
• Knowledge of research regulatory document requirements (preferred).
• Experience performing phlebotomy (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Schedules study visits and research procedures for study participants.
• Conducts study visits according to research protocols.
• Presents and obtains Informed Consent from participants per study protocols.
• Initiates and maintains essential study documents and regulatory binders according to sponsor and Federal regulations.
• Performs timely IRB submissions.
• Reports adverse events and maintains all reporting logs.
• Reviews and prescreens candidates for study enrollment.
• Develops and initiates recruitment campaigns to enroll subjects.
• Administers study assessments, scales, and questionnaires to study participants as needed.
• Performs venipuncture (blood draws) as needed.
• Processes and prepares blood samples for transport to external laboratories according to study protocols.
• Performs ECG and vital signs (VS).
• Maintains inventory of laboratory kits and supplies; maintains Investigational Product.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree