University of Mississippi Medical Center · 11 hours ago
Research Specialist - SOM-Peds-Neonatology
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Research Specialist to coordinate and conduct research projects in the SOM-Peds-Neonatology department. The role involves recruiting and retaining research participants, ensuring adherence to study protocols, and maintaining accurate research records.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center is a school in Jackson. It is a sub-organization of University of Mississippi.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$37M2013-08-22Debt Financing· $37M
Leadership Team
Britt Crewse
Chief Executive Officer - Adult Hospitals
Dodie McElmurray
Chief Executive Officer- Community Hospitals
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