Research Specialist-Infectious Diseases-Jackson Medical Mall

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

Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.You can only apply one time to a job requisition.Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human ResourcesImportant Applications Instructions:Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.Job Requisition ID:R00053901Job Category:ResearchOrganization:SOM-Medicine-ID - PI IILocation/s:Jackson Medical MallJob Title:Research Specialist-Infectious Diseases-Jackson Medical MallJob Summary:To coordinate and conduct research projects and related activities as assigned. To coordinate the recruitment, data collection, and retention of research participants in accordance with established study protocols and in accordance with FDA and other research guidelines. To ensure adherence to applicable policies, procedures, standards, and practices.Education & ExperienceEducation and Experience Required:Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of research administration or support experience.Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:N/APreferred Qualifications:Prior experience in phlebotomy and the execution of research visits, including participant coordination and data collection.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: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.Physical and Environmental DemandsRequires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, exposure to biohazardous 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, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking.Time Type:Full timeFLSA Designation/Job Exempt:YesPay Class:SalaryFTE %:100Work Shift:DayBenefits Eligibility:Grant Funded:YesJob Posting Date:10/26/2026Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):