Study Coordinator

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Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support

Department:  - HA-UFHCI CRO SOLID TUMOR

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Associate's degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd National Cancer Institute–designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span all 16 colleges of the University of Florida, pulling together a world-class, multi‑disciplinary membership of over 330 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

As a Study Coordinator I at the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), you will be responsible for collaborating with coordinators and research staff, investigators, physicians, nurses, and other key personnel in the clinics, hospitals, and at the Cancer Institute to ensure compliance with protocol requirements and satisfactory care for patients enrolled on research protocols.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

• Coordinating relevant care and protocol‑required testing for subjects enrolled on an assigned portfolio of human clinical trials.
• Interpreting and collecting medical and clinical data for prospective and existing enrolled subjects on assigned clinical trials.
• Maintaining compliance with all internal and external regulatory and institutional requirements related to your trials.
• Coordinating sample collection, analysis, and shipping for assigned trials.

This is an entry‑level position, ideal for candidates with interest in beginning a career in clinical research. Employees in these roles operate as part of our collaborative research enterprise and are fundamental to the progress of cancer research being conducted at the University of Florida. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

$48,000 - $55,000

Associate's degree or an allied health professional degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in health care and/or one of the basic sciences.
• Some relevant experience and/or training in research and/or oncology preferred.
• Experience working with databases and/or subject data.

• Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with a broad range of people including investigators, physicians, clinic and hospital staff, sponsors, partners at other institutions, UFHCI staff, and others.
• Highly resourceful team‑player with the ability to be extremely effective, independent, interact professionally, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and effective use of Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high‑performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Forward‑thinking mentality, actively seeking opportunities and proposing creative solutions with strong decision‑making capability.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff, both internally and externally, through a variety of communication mediums and venues.
• Project manager mindset and basic skills including: delegation, scheduling, communication, critical thinking, task and quality management, risk management, and flexibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of Three Professional References

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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Advertised: 05 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.