Temporary Research Support Assistant

The Department of Surgery within the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated entry-level professional to support the coordination and administration of clinical trials funded through grants and contracts. Under the guidance of experienced research staff and principal investigators, this position assists with the administrative, regulatory, financial, and technical aspects of clinical research operations.

The is a Grant-funded position. This is an on site role, Monday - Friday. This position is not eligible for Visa for Visa Sponsorship.

• 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

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate is highly organized, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is eager to contribute to the successful execution of clinical trials while gaining valuable experience in clinical research operations.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. 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 uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.