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Dept Number/Name: 0-6123-000 / Dept of Internal Medicine
College Division: USF Health-Morsani College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Staff (Time-Limited)
Job Code/Title: 4706 / Research Support Specialist
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $32,000 - $42,000
Position Number: 00045800, 00045899, 00045900, 00045901, and 00045902
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest and most complex Department in the Morsani College of Medicine with over 26 Divisions, Programs and Centers/Institutes, total human resources in excess of 1,000, and an annual all-source budget in excess of $143,000,000. The Department's ongoing growth includes the restructure of Cardiovascular Sciences from a separate Department to a Division, support of the microbiome initiative, and the execution of clinical, research and education initiatives focused on COVID-19 and emerging infectious diseases
The mission of the Department is to rank among the elite in the nation in the areas of education, research and patient care. The Department provides education and training for a diverse group of medical students, residents, fellows and health personnel from USF and throughout the world.
The Department's research activities are numerous and involve both basic and clinical research activities in all subspecialties of Internal Medicine. Our NIH funding is in excess of $120 million over the past 3 years. Patient care occurs in our affiliated hospitals (including Tampa General Hospital, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, James A Haley VA Hospital, Florida Hospital) as well as our state-of-the-art ambulatory health care centers. The Department also provides healthcare support and services via contractual arrangements with many diverse organizations. The US News & World Report recent rankings of our subspecialties include Nephrology at 18, and Gastroenterology at 24 and Primary Care at 67.
The Department's faculty represent a group of dedicated physicians that are well-recognized as leaders in all three mission areas.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Internal Medicine invites applications for a Research Support Specialist position to join a developing team in the Division of Infectious Disease and International Medicine. Positions available for inpatient/outpatient setting(s), and needs at multi-site locations on our South Campus Downtown (ie., Tampa General Hospital including COVID studies, and the Global Emerging Diseases Institute (GEDI), Healthpark, and Department of Health - Hillsborough County within the Clinical Research Unit). Current projects address COVID response and developing therapeutics, including vaccine trials, HIV/AIDs medical treatment through clinical research and investigation of pharmaceutical therapies as well as federally funded research to End HIV as an Epidemic. Faculty mentors are committed to the career development of staff, students and trainees. Candidates of outstanding caliber, who are self-motivated and independently driven, would be joining a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical research environment. This position adheres to confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines, and serves as a vital link in the communication chain between client/caregiver and the service provider(s). This position is grant funded.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate and serve as project lead or direct support to lead for special projects and initiatives for the overall good of the project and/or grant. Responsible to coordinate, conduct, evaluate research related activity for clinical research projects as assigned. Oversees screening, enrollment and retention of study participants, coordinates study visits, ensures quality of data collected throughout the research study, and implement the procedures and activities of the assigned study protocols, according to all applicable regulations and regulatory compliance, under the direction of Principal Investigator.
• Recruitment, screening and research related services, interventions and evaluations per protocol for participants enrolled in clinical research studies. Collect, process and ship research specimens. Achieve and maintain certification in biohazardous materials shipping. Educate patients and families. Coordinate, prepare and participate in monitoring visits and internal/external audits.
• Prepare and submit documents to the Institutional Review Board(s) and other research review boards and committees as applicable and according to regulatory and institutional requirements.  Compile and maintain regulatory files for assigned protocols.  Coordinate, prepare for and participate in monitoring visits, audits and inspections.
• 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:
• Degree in Biological Science, Public Health, Heath Science, Nursing or other directly related field of study.
• Bilingual - Spanish, Certified in Clinical Research with a reputable clinical research society.
• Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science, Public Health, Health Science, Nursing or other directly related field.
• RN, State of Florida License.
• Phlebotomy training.
• Clinical Research experience or clinical work environment preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
• Ability to multitask, ability to work in a team or independent setting, leadership capabilities, strong work ethic, and enthusiastic customer service.
• Candidate will be a creative problem solver.
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 27892
Posting Date:  7/22/2021
Posting End Date: 8/5/2021
How to Claim Veteran's Preference :
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.
Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria.  If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.
For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.
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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
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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.
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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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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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