The division of Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology is located in the Children''s Research Institute in St Petersburg, FL. The Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology clinic is located in the outpatient care center at All Children''s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. It consists of 5 clinical faculty and 3 research faculty plus research and clinical support staff and a fellowship training program. It supports five faculty members, three full time technicians, and also supports three core laboratories. This position will report to the division chair.
This position is Time-Limited. This position requires a level II background check.
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
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, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. 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 $738 million in research funding in 2024 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 more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or in research support. College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilites. Previous experience in a clinical research setting. Experience with creating and maintaining research databases preferred. Previous experience with prior authorizations for medically necessary procedures and medications
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:
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.
30 %: Coordinates site visits and collects/manages patient and lab data for sponsored, and investigator-initiated studies. Monitors clinical studies and communicates status to Pl and other personnel involved in the study. Assist in patient pre -screening and organization of recruitment. Reviews protocol enrollment forms and confirms patient eligibility prior to patient registration, including obtaining all necessary informed consent forms. Participates in follow-up and assists in care of patient complications. May assist with clerical and patient care as needed; assist with patient visit check-in (obtaining vitals), oversee medications and treatments. Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and ensuring proper utilization of laboratory and other research facilities.
25%: Collects, organizes, and analyzes research samples/data from all trials and studies in the division. Processes samples for both investigators initiated and clinical research trials. Main processing lab technician for patients' samples regarding the biorepository specimen. Develops and maintains research databases for analysis. As new studies are implemented, determination of the most effective methods for locating, identifying, screening, and accepting subjects into new studies according to protocols. Assures that safety and infectious control measures are implemented. Ensure data quality control. Oversees data collection from remote study sites.
20%: Prepares initial applications for IRB submission, modification requests, and continuing reviews. Prepares and maintains regulatory and compliance documents. Interprets and applies rules and regulations pertaining to clinical research to ensure compliance (i.e. Code of Federal Regulations) Interprets and applies requirements and standards as set forth by the National Institutes of Health and FDA. Recommends changes in procedures in order to locate, accept, and track clients. Actively participates in meetings pertaining to protocols to ensure consistent interpretation and adherence to protocols at all stages of study. Evaluates protocol study forms and reviews records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance in preparation for external audits.
15%: From Clinical standpoint, oversees and organizes investigational research visits on a case-by-case basis. Ensures patient visit occurs, along with proper sample collection and shipment to collaborating institution. Handles the sample collection for inpatient study subjects. Works with primary care team to ensure safe and proper collection.
10%: Coordinates the establishment of collaborative research contracts and agreements for the division and individual studies (MTAs, CTAs, DTAs, CRAs etc.) Organizes clinical research stipend payment and maintains payment database. Directs project supply ordering for studies and laboratory facility.
Other duties as assigned.
30 %: Coordinates site visits and collects/manages patient and lab data for sponsored, and investigator-initiated studies. Monitors clinical studies and communicates status to Pl and other personnel involved in the study. Assist in patient pre -screening and organization of recruitment. Reviews protocol enrollment forms and confirms patient eligibility prior to patient registration, including obtaining all necessary informed consent forms. Participates in follow-up and assists in care of patient complications. May assist with clerical and patient care as needed; assist with patient visit check-in (obtaining vitals), oversee medications and treatments. Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and ensuring proper utilization of laboratory and other research facilities.
25%: Collects, organizes, and analyzes research samples/data from all trials and studies in the division. Processes samples for both investigators initiated and clinical research trials. Main processing lab technician for patients' samples regarding the biorepository specimen. Develops and maintains research databases for analysis. As new studies are implemented, determination of the most effective methods for locating, identifying, screening, and accepting subjects into new studies according to protocols. Assures that safety and infectious control measures are implemented. Ensure data quality control. Oversees data collection from remote study sites.
20%: Prepares initial applications for IRB submission, modification requests, and continuing reviews. Prepares and maintains regulatory and compliance documents. Interprets and applies rules and regulations pertaining to clinical research to ensure compliance (i.e. Code of Federal Regulations) Interprets and applies requirements and standards as set forth by the National Institutes of Health and FDA. Recommends changes in procedures in order to locate, accept, and track clients. Actively participates in meetings pertaining to protocols to ensure consistent interpretation and adherence to protocols at all stages of study. Evaluates protocol study forms and reviews records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance in preparation for external audits.
15%: From Clinical standpoint, oversees and organizes investigational research visits on a case-by-case basis. Ensures patient visit occurs, along with proper sample collection and shipment to collaborating institution. Handles the sample collection for inpatient study subjects. Works with primary care team to ensure safe and proper collection.
10%: Coordinates the establishment of collaborative research contracts and agreements for the division and individual studies (MTAs, CTAs, DTAs, CRAs etc.) Organizes clinical research stipend payment and maintains payment database. Directs project supply ordering for studies and laboratory facility.
Other duties as assigned.