Research Support Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support a clinical research study conducted across multiple clinics in the Tampa area. The Research Assistant will play a key role in engaging patients, facilitating study enrollment, and ensuring smooth coordination of study activities. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently across sites, and adherence to research and regulatory requirements.

• Screen patients per protocol and obtain informed consent.
• Collect, label, document, and transport biological samples safely.
• Administer surveys and gather participant-reported data.
• Maintain accurate records and update study databases promptly.
• Coordinate with clinic and research teams across sites.
• Ensure compliance with protocols, ethics, and regulations (e.g., IRB, HIPAA).

Minimums 

Requires High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience. Higher education may substitute for the experience. 

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or High School diploma and 3 years work experience 
• At least 1 year of related experience
• Bilingual (preferred)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.