Research Interviewer for Heart Study

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Research Specialist - Interviewer for the Jackson Heart Study to coordinate and conduct recruitment, data collection, and retention of participants in line with study protocols and FDA guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience, strong communication, data handling, and adherence to research standards. On-site work at Jackson Medical Mall with grant-funded status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years related 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/environmental samples using established protocols.
• Assures integrity of research study records.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of research protocols in accordance with established research parameters.
• Recruits, enrolls, and retains eligible research participants, ensuring required documentation is collected and processed. Provides basic study background and education to participants.
• Oversees and conducts the planning, scheduling and implementation of daily research activities and procedures, ensuring adequate care and respect for participants.
• Inputs data and maintains records needed for research. Distributes research information to faculty, research staff, investigators, and others as requested.
• Ensures all research activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocols, clinical procedures, and safety standards.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are interacts with all members of the research team to assure quality data collection and reporting in accordance with study protocols and research standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years related experience

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Research Specialist - Interviewer for the Jackson Heart Study to coordinate and conduct recruitment, data collection, and retention of participants in line with study protocols and FDA guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience, strong communication, data handling, and adherence to research standards. On-site work at Jackson Medical Mall with grant-funded status.