Infectious Diseases Research Specialist - Clinical Trials

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Research Specialist in Infectious Diseases to coordinate projects, recruit and retain participants, and manage data per study protocols and FDA guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years in research administration, with strong communication and data-handling skills. This is a full-time, on-site position at Jackson Medical Mall in a grant-funded environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and two years of research administration or support experience.
• Knowledge of clinical, population/health services, or translational research principles and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with diverse constituencies.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate with study teams; ability to prepare and process data and samples using established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, development, and implementation of research protocols per established parameters.
• Recruits, enrolls, and retains eligible participants with required documentation.
• Provides basic study background and education to participants.
• Oversees scheduling and daily research activities, ensuring participant safety and data integrity.
• Inputs data and maintains records needed for research; distributes information to stakeholders as requested.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Research Specialist in Infectious Diseases to coordinate projects, recruit and retain participants, and manage data per study protocols and FDA guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years in research administration, with strong communication and data-handling skills. This is a full-time, on-site position at Jackson Medical Mall in a grant-funded environment.