Research Specialist-Infectious Diseases-Jackson Medical Mall

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Specialist coordinates and conducts research projects and related activities. The role coordinates recruitment, data collection, and retention of research participants in accordance with study protocols, FDA requirements, and other research guidelines, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The position is based at Jackson Medical Mall and is full-time on the day shift. It is grant funded.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of research administration or support experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of clinical, population/health services, and/or translational research.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to prepare and process data and biological or environmental samples using established protocols.
• Ability to assure the integrity of research study records.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in phlebotomy.
• Experience executing research visits, including participant coordination and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and coordinate the planning, development, and implementation of research protocols in accordance with established parameters.
• Recruit, enroll, and retain eligible research participants, ensuring required documentation is collected and processed.
• Provide participants with basic study background and education.
• Plan, schedule, and implement daily research activities and procedures while ensuring participants receive adequate care and respect.
• Input data and maintain research records.
• Distribute research information to faculty, research staff, investigators, and others as requested.
• Ensure research activities follow established protocols, clinical procedures, and safety standards.
• Work with research team members to support quality data collection and reporting in accordance with study protocols and research standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level