Remote Research Support Specialist Jobs
Remote research support specialist jobs are open across academic publishing, life sciences, healthcare research, and market intelligence, with positions from entry-level research assistant roles to senior specialist positions on distributed teams. Organizations hiring remotely right now include Emory University, サイネオス・ヘルス, and ICON. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Location: Remote
- Department: Research Administration
- Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Independent Technical Support & Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues independently by actively listening, diagnosing user needs, and applying practical knowledge within at least one core technology environment.
- Root-Cause Analysis & Procedural Execution: Trace event sequences and evaluate technical issues systematically to implement reliable solutions in alignment with established standards and detailed specifications.
- Infrastructure & Discipline Expertise: Provide hands-on technical expertise across one or more IT disciplines to sustain, enhance, and optimize organizational technical infrastructure.
- Standardized Documentation & Team Knowledge Sharing: Produce clear, concise technical and process documentation per organizational standards while actively sharing insights and best practices across the work team.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Technical Platform & Domain Acumen: Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft ecosystems, alongside background in research operations and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)—specifically Clinical Conductor.
- Client-Centric Training & Independent Drive: Proven track record in user training, end-user education, and customer service delivery, characterized by strong self-motivation, high attention to detail, and the ability to multitask autonomously.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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- Location: Remote
- Department: Research Administration
- Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Independent Technical Support & Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues independently by actively listening, diagnosing user needs, and applying practical knowledge within at least one core technology environment.
- Root-Cause Analysis & Procedural Execution: Trace event sequences and evaluate technical issues systematically to implement reliable solutions in alignment with established standards and detailed specifications.
- Infrastructure & Discipline Expertise: Provide hands-on technical expertise across one or more IT disciplines to sustain, enhance, and optimize organizational technical infrastructure.
- Standardized Documentation & Team Knowledge Sharing: Produce clear, concise technical and process documentation per organizational standards while actively sharing insights and best practices across the work team.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Technical Platform & Domain Acumen: Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft ecosystems, alongside background in research operations and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)—specifically Clinical Conductor.
- Client-Centric Training & Independent Drive: Proven track record in user training, end-user education, and customer service delivery, characterized by strong self-motivation, high attention to detail, and the ability to multitask autonomously.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Who's Hiring
- Emory University64
- サイネオス・ヘルス58
- ICON11
- Johns Hopkins University11
- micro110
Top Industries Hiring
- Education21
- Technology & Software21
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals12
- Science & Research9
- Consulting & Professional Services7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote research support specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a natural science, social science, or related field
- Experience with IRB protocols, regulatory compliance, or human subjects research
- Proficiency in data entry, data management, and electronic data capture systems
- Familiarity with reference management or literature review tools
- Strong written communication skills for drafting reports, summaries, and correspondence
- Ability to coordinate across multiple investigators, departments, or project timelines
Tips for Your Remote Research Support Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote research support specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check frequently and apply as soon as a role matches your skills, since remote positions in this field attract applications quickly and early applicants get more attention.
Show async research output in your application
Remote employers can't observe how you work, so attach a sample deliverable: a literature summary, annotated source list, or research brief. Candidates who share concrete written output remove the guesswork that remote hiring managers face when reviewing research support applicants.
Highlight reference management and research database skills
Remote research support roles depend on tools like Zotero, Mendeley, PubMed, and academic database portals. Name these explicitly in your application materials so remote screeners know you can operate independently without asking for tool access or basic training.
Prepare for async communication in remote interviews
Many remote research organizations screen candidates with written exercises or asynchronous video responses before a live call. Practice summarizing a research question clearly in writing, since your written communication style is itself evidence of how you'll perform on the job.
Remote Research Support Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research support specialist job?
Target remote-first research organizations, academic publishers, healthcare analytics firms, and market research companies, which are the heaviest remote hirers for this role. Remote employers screen for self-directed literature searches, clean written summaries, and proficiency with reference management tools like Zotero or Mendeley. A portfolio of research memos, annotated bibliographies, or data summaries you can share asynchronously gives you a concrete edge over candidates who can only describe their work verbally.
Which companies hire remote research support specialists?
Companies hiring remote research support specialists right now include Emory University, サイネオス・ヘルス, and ICON, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first research firms, distributed academic publishing houses, healthcare intelligence companies, and consulting organizations that rely on offsite research teams.
Can you get a remote research support specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person guidance. Focus on remote-first research firms and smaller consulting shops that hire entry-level. You can substitute experience with a sample research memo, a completed literature review on a public topic, or volunteer research work for a nonprofit, which demonstrates you can deliver structured output without being managed closely.
Do you need a degree for remote research support specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated research skills than a specific credential, particularly in market research, competitive intelligence, and content-focused roles. What opens doors is the ability to find, evaluate, and synthesize sources quickly, produce clean written deliverables, and use reference management or data organization tools accurately. A strong work sample often carries more weight than a degree for remote screening processes.
Which industries hire the most remote research support specialists?
Remote research support specialist roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed research teams that need specialists who can gather and organize information without being on-site.
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