NTRO RESEARCH COORDINATOR I

• Tampa, FL
• Moffitt Research Center (MRC)
• NTR Clinical Rsch Oper
• Full Time - Day Shift - M-F 8 - 4:30
• Req #: 96915
Posted: June 3, 2026 -->

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Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative team and make an impact on the lives of those affected by cancer? As a member of the Moffitt Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) you may interact directly with community members and patients to enroll, educate, and guide participants through the experience of taking part in research. You may support non-therapeutic research in other ways including data entry, project and protocol management and quality assurance. Regardless, you will be a member of a collaborative team that ensures non-therapeutic research activities are moving forward safely, smoothly, and according to plan.

Our NTRO Research team comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including public health, psychology, biological sciences and more. There are opportunities for those who have worked in other areas of public health as well as those who are looking for a new and exciting opportunity. Team members of NTRO work closely with community members, patients, patient families, study sponsors, and clinical teams including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care providers.

These positions typically offer a Monday through Friday schedule, though some require occasional weekends. Moffitt offers training and orientation.

Position Summary:

The primary focus of the Research Coordinator I is to coordinate one or more non-therapeutic research studies in the Neuro clinic at Moffitt. Coordination activities include participant recruitment and follow-up, specimen collection, data abstraction and entry. This position is expected to work under general supervision and direction from the Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) supervisor to implement and coordinate research, including administrative procedures. This position is part of the NTRO research coordinator (RC) pathway.

Position Highlights:

• The Research Coordinator I is the first level of a research coordinator career path.
• May contribute to publications, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts and assist with basic publication of results if applicable.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.
• Expected to work fully onsite.

Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt quickly to respond to the needs of the study team are required.
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Ability to build stable working relationships with multiple stakeholder groups including, but not limited to, clinic team members, providers, and Moffitt core and ancillary services.
• Preferred skills: Spanish speaking, phlebotomy trained (or willing to undergo phlebotomy training)

Responsibilities:

• Screen, identify eligibility, and consent any research participants including community based and/or clinically based participants depending on the study needs.
• Enters data and other pertinent information into the appropriate databases (i.e., Redcap, Power chart, Oncore, sponsor specific EDC system); Responsible for quality of the data coming in and ensuring that the protocol is being followed appropriately.
• Documents the consent process accurately pursuant to regulatory and Moffitt guidelines.
• Ensure proper specimen collection at the correct time points, in collaboration with Tissue Core and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Responsible for surveys and/or interviews for some studies.
• Updates protocols with PI’s guidance for submission to the Regulatory Specialist.
• Documents deviations timely and communicates with the proper stakeholders (PI, Regulatory, Management).
• Communication involves routinely conveying standardized information to the Regulatory Specialist on needs for the study; includes but is not limited to amendments, new study submissions, and deviations.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Public Health, Psychology, Biological Sciences, or relevant field required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Required general knowledge of medical terminology, general computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred direct research experience.
• Preferred knowledge of EMR system (Powerchart) and clinical trial management systems (OnCore).
• Preferred experience entering data into electronic data capture systems (RedCAP or similar).

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.