Research Specialist - Cancer Institute

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 Demands
• Time Type:
• Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
• Yes
• Pay Class:
• Salary
• FTE %:
• 100
• Work Shift:
• Day
• Benefits Eligibility:
• Grant Funded:
• No
• Job Posting Date:
• 06/10/2026
• Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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Additional Information

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 Resources Important 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: R00050941 Job Category: Research Organization: Cancer Research-Cancer Clinical Trials-Admin Location/s: UMMC Medical Pavilion Job Title: Research Specialist - Cancer Institute Job 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 & Experience Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years related experience. Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/A Knowledge, Skills & 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.

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