QA/QI Research Compliance Admin II

The Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) ClinicalTrials.gov (CT.gov) Research Compliance Administrator (RCA) II position will support the resolution of common and complex CT.gov compliance issues for the university’s CT.gov organizational account. This position will also conduct continuous monitoring of Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved studies for compliance with federal regulations, state law, the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Program (AAHRPP) accreditation standards and USF policies and procedures related to the protection of human subjects in research.

This position requires knowledge of FDA IND and IDE study procedures, FDAAA and ACT CT.gov requirements, and federal research regulations. Must have extensive written and oral communication skills for appropriate rapport between the QA/QI Program, HRPP/IRB, the Conflict of Interest Program, Sponsored Research and Principal Investigator (PI) and research teams. 

The duties and responsibilities for this positions include:

Support the resolution of common and complex CT.gov compliance issues for the university’s CT.gov organizational account including registering new CT.gov users, providing guidance to Investigator's on identifying and correcting data errors, assisting with CT.gov record transfers, as appropriate, sending reminder notifications to Investigator's regarding outstanding CT.gov requirements and deadlines, etc: (45%). 

Monitors the performance of USF IRB approved protocols of human participant research and serves as a liaison between the human subjects researchers and the IRB (e.g. assisting investigators with corrective and preventative action plan development, presenting monitoring activities results to the IRB etc.): (35%). 

Performs QA/QI educational outreach initiatives (e.g. best practices training regarding regulatory records maintenance, helping researchers prepare for external site visits, such as FDA inspections, etc.): (10%). 

Provides data management support for the QA/QI documentation (e.g. maintain QA/QI files, keep QA/QI tracking files updated and keep QA/QI file log up to date): (5%).

Assist the QA/QI Program Manager with special projects and performs other duties as assigned: (5%).

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years’ experience in research or research administration, or a Master’s degree and two years of experience in research or research administration. Four years of progressively responsible experience in research or research administration may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree. Experience as a study coordinator, IRB staff member, or monitoring and/or auditing human subjects research desired. 

Degree Equivalency Clause: 
• 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

This position requires knowledge of research compliance federal regulations, familiarity with Florida research state laws, and AAHRPP accreditation standards as well as Institutional policies and procedures related to the protection of human subjects in research. This position requires knowledge of FDA IND and IDE study procedures, as well as FDAAA and ACT CT.gov requirements. Familiarity with research data management software (Oracle, OASIS, Click Commerce, and/or Huron) experience is desired. Extensive written and oral communication skills as well as excellent organizational and problem solving skills are also preferred. 

Additional Information for Applicants

This position requires a level I background check.

Hiring Salary: $56,966 - $61,000

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)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

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.