Job Description

Dept Number/Name: 0-6118-000 / Dept Of Psych & Behavior

College Division: USF Health-College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 4728 / Clinical Research Associate

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $45,000 - $61,000

Position Number: 00038075

This position is Grant Funded.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience's mission is to educate health care practitioners about mental, addictive, and behavioral disorders, advance scientific knowledge about the nature, causes, and treatment of these conditions, and provide exemplary models of clinical care in order to benefit the health and well-being of the people of Florida.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Research Associate supports the clinical research mission of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences and its research programs at the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute. This position is responsible for a wide range of clinical trials support functions including scheduling and coordinating study visits, administering study assessments and conducting interventions, data collections, and phlebotomy. This position provides research support functions at the program's Mobile Unit, a 53-foot long mobile research suite that performs research study visits at local sites. This position is primarily assigned to the USF Tampa Campus but may be expected to work at other local locations approximately two days per week (40%) including but not limited to Sun City Center and Lakeland based on operational needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers cognitive testing per sponsor protocol data analysis; Ensures data collection and administration follows appropriate Federal, State, and University guidelines; Ensures administration and collection of assessments adheres to study protocols.

Coordinates multiple clinical trials studies; Provides and documents informed consent; Works within various systems to record and collect data including electronic databases, patient records, and status logs; Monitors medical record and lab sample collection; Ensures lab sample collection follows infection control and safety procedures.

Conducts pre-screening; Interprets inclusion and exclusion criteria from study protocols.

Conducts community outreach and promotes participant recruitment; Composes and disseminates information on studies to the general public.

Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and one year of professional experience; or a Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program.

PREFERRED:

Master's degree in area appropriate for the program; Experience working on clinical trials; Experience administering and using cognitive tests

Information for Applicants

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

Job Opening Number: 38717

Posting Date: 02/06/2025

Posting End Date: 02/20/2025

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Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Work Location

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USF - Tampa Campus

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.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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Full time, Part time, Local area, 2 days per week,

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