OPS - Research Coordinator - College of Nursing

OPS
- Research Coordinator
- College of Nursing

Job No: 541015

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

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

Department:
- -FCH-FAMLY COMM HLTH SYS SCI

The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented OPS Research Coordinator to support ongoing clinical and health services research activities. This position plays a key role in coordinating study operations, engaging with participants and healthcare teams, and ensuring high-quality data collection and regulatory compliance. The role is well-suited for individuals interested in expanding their research experience in a collaborative academic medical environment.

This position will involve patient contact and requires professionalism, strong communication skills, and comfort interacting with diverse patient populations and healthcare providers.

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities across one or more studies.
• Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and regulatory documentation.
• Recruit, screen, and consent study participants in clinical settings.
• Collect, manage, and maintain study data using approved research software and secure systems.
• Support study team members with literature reviews, protocol development, and manuscript preparation.
• Communicate effectively with investigators, clinical partners, and participants to ensure smooth study operations.
• Maintain compliance with UF, state, and federal research policies.

Expected Salary: $23.00 - $24.00 hourly

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field.
• At least one year of experience coordinating human subjects research in a research coordinator or similar role.
• Experience with IRB submissions, participant recruitment, informed consent, scheduling, data collection, and study tracking.
• Proficiency with REDCap, Qualtrics, and Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate effectively.

• Experience coordinating multiple or complex human subjects research studies.
• Experience working with healthcare providers, study participants, and patient communities.
• Experience with EHR systems, simulated EHR environments, clinical decision support tools, or usability and user-centered design studies.
• Experience with research databases, data quality monitoring, manuscript preparation, or publications.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion.

Important: This is an in-person, non-student OPS position. Remote or hybrid work is not available. Students enrolled in graduate-level programs at UF are not eligible.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Applications Close: 19 September 2026

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.