Clinical Research Associate (Finance)

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 community events. This position is assigned to the USF Tampa Campus.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.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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Working at USF
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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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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers cognitive testing and rating scales per sponsor protocol; Ensures data collection and administration follows appropriate Federal, State, and University guidelines; Ensures administration and collection of assessments adhering to study protocols; Coordinates multiple clinical trial studies; Obtains and documents informed consent; Works within various systems to record , collect, and upload data including electronic databases, patient records, and status logs; Monitors medical record and lab sample collection; Ensures lab sample collection follows universal precautions; Conducts pre-screening; Interprets inclusion and exclusion criteria from study protocols; Submits continuing reviews to Institutional Review Boards; Ensures timely query resolution; Performs memory screening assessments; Participates in community outreach efforts. Other duties as assigned.