Position: Research Support Assistant — Full-Time, Grant-funded
Location: 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612 (on-site, Monday–Friday)
Department: Department of Surgery, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
Salary: Commensurate with experience | Application Due: 11/26/2026, 11:34 AM
Degree Level: High School Graduate | Essential Personnel: No

Role Overview: Seeking a detail-oriented, motivated entry-level professional to support coordination and administration of clinical trials funded through grants and contracts. Under the guidance of experienced research staff and principal investigators, assists with administrative, regulatory, financial, and technical aspects of clinical research operations. Not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, organize, and maintain regulatory documentation and essential study records for grant- and contract-funded clinical trials
• Assist with tracking research budgets, expenditures, and funding requirements to support accurate financial documentation and reporting
• Support compliance with approved study protocols, institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and sponsor guidelines
• Assist with collecting, entering, reviewing, and maintaining accurate clinical research data in designated databases and electronic data management systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience; higher education may substitute for the experience
• Degree Equivalency Clause (SB 1310): Four years of direct experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree. SB 1310 substitution limits: two years for an associate degree, four years for a bachelor’s, six years for a master’s, seven years for a professional degree, nine years for a doctoral degree. Related work experience may not substitute for required licensure, certification, or registration. Minimum qualifications requiring a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Ideal Candidate: Highly organized, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is eager to contribute to successful execution of clinical trials while gaining valuable experience in clinical research operations.

About USF: A top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students across campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and USF Health. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university (seventh consecutive year) and the best value in Florida, with the Morsani College of Medicine ranked in the highest tier nationally. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), with an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents. USF generates nearly $10 billion in annual economic impact for Florida; Division I athletics compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Working at USF: With approximately 16,000 employees, USF is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Benefits include medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

Application Link: Apply through USF’s careers portal (usf.edu/work-at-usf).

Compliance Notes:

• May be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check
• Reasonable accommodation requests for the application process should be made at least five (5) working days prior to need (see Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage)

USF is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law and maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.