Clinical Research Associate

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: $51,788-$61,000

Position Number: 00054173, 00038617

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician's Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will assist with large randomized clinical trials and will perform job duties including, but not limited to, administering cognitive assessments and questionnaires, administering computerized brain training exercises to older adults, maintaining communication to monitor participant progress in their training exercises, data quality control, as well as recruitment and retention efforts. This position supports the Cognitive Aging Lab within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences.

This position is primarily assigned to the USF Tampa Campus but is expected to work at other regional locations including but not limited to Lakeland, Winter Haven, Sarasota, and St.

Petersburg, FL when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collects, analyzes, and enters data for clinical trials and ensures quality control. Administers cognitive assessments and interventions according to the study protocol.

Establishes rapport with study participants and maintains contact with participants enrolled in the study. Facilitates, supports, and motivates older adult study participants during their study participation. Communicates by email and phone with study participants to ensure adherence to the intervention.

Completes data forms with high accuracy and attention to detail. This position will work mainly at the USF Tampa Campus but is expected work at other data collection sites currently located in St.

Petersburg (at the USF St.

Petersburg campus), Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Sarasota (located at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus) regularly. Participates in weekly lab meetings.

Implements study participant recruiting and screening protocols. Meets recruitment and enrollment goals.

Determines if older adult participants meet study eligibility requirements. Obtains informed consent from older adult study participants. Devotes at least 9 hours weekly to telephone recruitment and interviewing of interested individuals. Travels to and attends community events to assist with recruitment and facilitate meeting enrollment goals including diversity goals.

Ensures that documents such as eligibility forms and informed consent are appropriately gathered and maintained, and IRB-, Good Clinical Practice-, and HIPAA regulations are followed. 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. Monitors compliance of study procedures with federal, state and university regulations.

Work with minimal supervision, plans, organizes, and coordinates multiple work assignments and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others. Effectively and professionally communicates sensitive information and maintains confidentiality.

Performs 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 Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program. Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree or Six years of direct experience for a master's degree (SB 1310).

PREFERRED:

Research experience

USF Health

Information for Applicants

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

Job Opening Number: 36227

Original Posting Date: 02/07/2024

Posting End Date: 05/02/2024

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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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