About the role
Description
The Clinical Research Assistant supports multiple clinical research projects under the supervision of the Clinical Research Supervisors and Clinical Research Managers. Key duties include pre-screening potential participants against protocol eligibility criteria; obtaining and documenting informed consent for non-interventional registry/observational studies and select minimal-risk device studies; assisting with subject enrollment, randomization, and coordination of research visits; reviewing study lab manuals and collecting/processing specimens per protocol; performing accurate data entry from source documents to paper/electronic case report forms (including redaction as requested); and serving as a liaison between research staff and departments where research is conducted, along with other assigned tasks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree - Any field related to science or health care
- Working knowledge of clinical research concepts, regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.
- Ability to interpret study protocols and apply inclusion/exclusion criteria during pre-screening.
- Understanding of informed consent requirements and ability to explain studies to participants in a clear, professional manner.
- Working knowledge of specimen collection, processing, labeling, storage, and shipment practices per protocol/lab manual.
- Proficiency with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, electronic medical records (EMR), and standard office software (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) as applicable to the role.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in source documentation review, data entry, and record maintenance
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple studies, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external study contacts.
- Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential and protected health information (PHI); ability to follow privacy and security practices.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately to supervisors/PI/study team.
- Ability to work independently with direction, and collaboratively as part of a research team.
Primary Location
: Tampa
Work Locations
:
TGH Main Campus
1 Tampa General Circle
Tampa 33601
Eligible for Remote Work: On Site
Job
: Clinical Research
Organization
: Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital
Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Shift
: Day Job
Job Type
: On Site
Shift Hours: 8am - 5pm, can vary
Minimum Salary
: 17.91
Job Posting
: Sep 1, 2026, 10:33:52 AM
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