Clinical Research Coordinator III

Clinical Research Coordinator III

Job no: 541109
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 29170000 - MD-ORTHOPAEDICS - REHAB

Classification Title:
Clinical Research Coordinator III

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The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator III to join the research team as an integral member of our growing unit. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the collection of clinical data for various studies by screening patients in the clinic, hospital or department research laboratory. This is an exciting hands-on position interfacing with patients and physicians in an orthopaedic setting.

Learn more about this role:

• Coordinate the Research Program with the Director and attending physicians, fellows or residents (as applicable) in the development of research protocols. Coordinate data management for listed protocols. Creates and develops databases to store and organize patient data, including working with REDCap, and Qualtrics. Perform data entry and filing of patient information/data; database maintenance and troubleshooting. Provide the Research Program Director with basic statistics for various research projects. Work in EPIC, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Visage, and image processing software programs.
• Create, collect, and process IRB, ONCORE, and WIRB documentation, clinical surveys, assessments, and questionnaires. Collect patient data related to clinical research protocols following established guidelines (HIPAA, IRB), collect patient measurements, including range of motion, strength measurements and other physiological outcome data. Attend surgeries as needed to obtain photos or tissue for the various research projects in the department (utilizes a moderate level of competency). Report to the hospital as needed for inpatient study recruitment, consenting, and data collection.
• Represent the Department in regular communications with internal and external research partners including the Institutional Review Board, multisite collaborators, and study sponsors. Including setting up site visits (initial and monitoring) and providing the research administrator insights about study budgets, clinical trial agreements, and data use agreements. Monitor subjects and study events to recognize and report adverse events and protocol deviations. Prepare site updates and document relevant correspondence for future reference. Manage sponsor site visits and respond to data queries
• Prepare paperwork for faculty, fellow and resident research projects, divisional weekly and monthly conferences, presentations, and meetings. Prepare data safety monitoring paperwork for sponsored studies and large clinical trials.
• IPerform other duties as requested to assure the timely completion of tasks necessary for the efficient operation of research in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation such as the internal audit system and IRB tracking log. Develops forward with policy changes as appropriate for the research division and implements updates following supervisory review.

Expected Salary:
$63,000 - $68,000; commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience in clinical orthopaedics
• Athletic Trainer with BOC certification and FL license or license eligible.
• Degree (Master's Preferred) in allied health profession or related field.
• Previous exposure to medical research
• Strong working knowledge of musculoskeletal system and knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy
• Familiarity with basic orthopedic assessments
• Familiarity with data collection processes and procedures
• Demonstrate project management skills
• Ability to compose own correspondence and edit/proofread that of others
• Capable of working under pressure and producing within deadlines
• Ability to prioritize own work and proceed with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain a professional approach at all times
• Demonstrate ease with learning new programs
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times
• Interacts professionally with the public in a sensitive and professional manner; screens requests and materials effectively and efficiently; and readily handles a variety of situations
• Works independently and as a team member
• Punctual; maintains an excellent attendance record
• Displays interest in the overall well-being of the health system
• Takes initiative to assist whenever possible in the success of the institution

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 26 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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