Clinical Research Coordinator II / Clinical Research Nurse

Study Coordinator II:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Research Nurse:
Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and three years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or ability to obtain Florida licensure within 3 months of hire.

For both classifications, professional clinical research and/or oncology certification (through SOCRA, ACRP, etc.)
are required at the earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility. The UFHCI provides certification support, including training resources and cost coverage, to eligible staff.

At the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), every clinical trial represents an opportunity to advance cancer treatment and improve the lives of patients and families. 

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse or Clinical Research Coordinator II to join our Experimental Therapeutics team, supporting early-phase oncology clinical trials that investigate novel cancer treatments and innovative therapeutic approaches.

In this role, you'll work alongside physicians, investigators, nurses, and clinical research professionals to coordinate complex clinical trial protocols, support patients receiving investigational therapies, and contribute to research that may shape the future of cancer care.

Whether you're an experienced clinical research professional or a registered nurse looking to apply your clinical expertise in a research setting, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing specialized experience in oncology clinical trials.

As an NCI-designated cancer center, UFHCI brings together multidisciplinary expertise from across the University of Florida and UF Health to advance cancer research, improve patient outcomes, and address the cancer burden in the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

Depending on your qualifications and position classification, your responsibilities will include:

• Support innovative cancer research: Coordinate early-phase oncology clinical trials evaluating investigational therapies and emerging treatment approaches.

• Guide patients through clinical trials: Support patients throughout their research participation, helping coordinate study visits, assessments, treatment schedules, and communication with their healthcare teams.

• Manage complex clinical protocols: Coordinate protocol-specific procedures, time-sensitive assessments, specimen collection, study documentation, and other research activities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams: Work closely with investigators, oncology nurses, pharmacists, regulatory specialists, and other research professionals to support safe, high-quality clinical trial operations.

• Promote research quality and compliance: Maintain accurate clinical research records, follow established protocols, and support compliance with applicable regulatory and institutional requirements.

• Contribute your specialized expertise: Depending on your qualifications and classification, provide research coordination or nursing-specific clinical support within your professional scope of practice.

Clinical Research Nurses will also provide nursing-specific clinical support, patient education, symptom assessment, and care coordination within the scope of their licensure and assigned responsibilities.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in clinical research coordination, oncology nursing, and other relevant clinical or research settings. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

Study Coordinator II:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Care, Basic Sciences, or related field.
• Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience and/or training in clinical research, research coordination, and/or oncology or reasonably transferrable experience from other fields. 

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data and documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive research information appropriately.

Research Nurse: 

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelors' degree in Nursing, Health Care, Basic Sciences, or related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Extensive experience with research databases and/or subject-level data management.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with clinical research databases and data management systems.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong ability to manage complex clinical and research workflows.

Study Coordinator II:
Knowledge/Experience:

• Extensive experience with research databases and/or subject-level data management.
• Experience in oncology research and/or clinical trials coordination.

Qualities:

• Forward-thinking mindset with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly resourceful team player with ability to work independently when needed.
• Strong written communication, organization, and professionalism.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with investigators, physicians, clinical staff, sponsors, and external partners.
• Strong emotional intelligence and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Excellent delegation and prioritization skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Research Nurse:
Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in oncology, hematology, clinical research, or another complex clinical specialty.
• Experience in an academic medical center or cancer center research environment.

Qualities:

• Forward-thinking, highly accountable professional with ability to meet high-performance goals.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly professional, discreet, and independent with strong teamwork orientation.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills within clinical/research teams.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to work in complex clinical environments.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong adaptability in managing competing priorities.
• Strong commitment to high-quality customer and stakeholder service.