Graduate Assistant

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Graduate Assistant to assist in routine scientific research and project coordination at the Main Campus Jackson. The role requires active enrollment in graduate studies and engagement in laboratory work under supervision.

The position emphasizes data collection, analysis, and adherence to research protocols, with responsibilities spanning design, execution, and reporting of experiments. Part-time, 40% FTE, with a salary-based pay class.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in graduate school at UMMC.
• Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to design, organize and coordinate scientific research projects.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts scientific research requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard scientific techniques.
• Designs and performs experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data; prepares statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs.
• Operates equipment and performs new research procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Data collection and interpretation

Research methodology

Scientific approach

Coordination of projects

Education

Graduate enrollment at UMMC

Job description

Job Details

Job Requisition ID: R00050438

Job Category: Research

Organization: School of Graduate Studies-Graduate Assistants

Location: Main Campus Jackson

Job Title: Graduate Assistant

Job Summary

Performs routine scientific research utilizing fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in a particular field of specialization.

Education & Experience

Must be enrolled in graduate school at UMMC.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of scientific approach and methodologies.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices, and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to design, organize and coordinate scientific research projects.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to develop and follow research methodology and protocol.
• Ability to comply with safety, environmental, and infections control standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts scientific research requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard scientific techniques.
• Designs and performs experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data; prepares statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs.
• Operates equipment and performs new research procedures.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Employment Details

• Time Type: Part time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes
• Pay Class: Salary
• FTE %: 40
• Work Shift: Day

Benefits Eligibility

• Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date

10/30/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified)

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