Clinical Research Associate

About the role

This position works across USF PACT study sites, including Sarasota, Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Tampa, FL, and Greenville, SC, USA. It involves collecting and managing patient and/or laboratory data for clinical research projects.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and enters data for clinical trials and ensures quality control.
• Administers study interventions according to the study protocol.
• Establishes rapport with study participants and maintains contact with participants.
• Facilitates, supports, and motivates older adult study participants during their study participation.
• Communicates with study participants via email and phone to ensure adherence to intervention.
• Works at data collection sites in Tampa and St. Petersburg regularly, with possible travel to other sites.
• Participates in weekly lab meetings.
• Implements study participant recruiting and screening protocols, collects data for research studies.
• Determines if older adult participants meet study eligibility requirements.
• Obtains informed consent from older adult study participants.
• Devises and implements strategies to retain participants.
• Ensures that documents such as eligibility forms and informed consent are appropriately gathered and maintained, and adheres to IRB-, Good Clinical Practice-, and HIPAA regulations.
• Trains any assistants and volunteers who gather and enter data.
• Uses REDCap, MS Access, and SPSS databases to enter and summarize study data.
• Composes and disseminates information on studies to study participants and the general public.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and university regulations regarding study procedures.
• Works independently, plans, organizes, and coordinates multiple work assignments, and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
• Communicates sensitive information and maintains confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: Detail-oriented; Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English; Prior research experience; Experience using Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook and internet browsers; REDCAP experience; Excellent communication skills.

About Us

The University of South Florida (USF) is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. With approximately 16,000 employees, USF is dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged, and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranking No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application/interview process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.