Clinical Research Coordinator I - Department of Ophthalmology

This position is grant-funded and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About the role

Coordinates and performs research-related activities for clinical research projects. Oversees the screening, enrollment, and retention of study participants, ensures quality data collection, and implements procedures under the direction of lead coordinators and principal investigators.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to lead coordinator or serves as project lead for simple to moderate-complexity projects at the site level.
• Performs patient clinical assessments for clinical trial visits, including scheduling with vendors (internal departments or outside facilities). Tasks may include phlebotomy, sample processing, vitals, ECGs, and other delegated clinical assessments per protocol.
• Participates in the screening, enrollment, and retention of study participants at the site.
• Conducts study visits and data collection throughout the research study.
• Assists with implementation of procedures and activities of assigned study protocols.
• Communicates and collaborates with the study team and clinical team on site-specific protocols.
• Collaborates in the preparation and submission of site study documents.
• Assists with coordination, preparation, and conduct of site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• Assists with site inventory maintenance, including ordering materials for research projects or lab activities, and vendor follow-up (e.g., lab report retrieval, medical record retrieval).
• Monitors clinical study activity to ensure compliance with protocol, site SOPs, and regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff at the site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by Florida Senate Bill 1310:
  • Two years of direct experience may substitute for an associate degree.
  • Four years of direct experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Six years of direct experience may substitute for a master’s degree.
  • Seven years of direct experience may substitute for a professional degree.
  • Nine years of direct experience may substitute for a doctoral degree.

  Note: Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration.

Schedule

In office, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

About Us

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida (USF) is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. USF is dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged, and driven workforce in a rich academic environment that fosters development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked 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 policies; and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

USF is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and USF Health. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida, USF is also a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), which 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 drives innovation to transform lives. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.