Research Specialist Jobs
Research Specialist jobs are open across academia, healthcare, government, and private research organizations, at every level from entry-level research assistant to senior specialist, with common specializations in clinical research, market research, and policy analysis. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
The Field-Based Clinical Research Coordinator will support a Phase II clinical study within the neurodegenerative research space while operating a mobile research unit. This role will assist with study-specific procedures and assessments and support participant recruitment efforts by developing relationships with community-based care facilities, healthcare clinics, and healthcare providers. The position is primarily field-based (approximately 75%) within the Collier County area, with the remaining time spent working remotely from a home office when not traveling.
Duties
- Support the implementation of assigned clinical research protocols in accordance with study requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Conduct study visits and protocol-required assessments on a Mobile Research Unit and, when appropriate, at designated community-based, healthcare, or partner locations.
- Recruit, educate, and prescreen potential study participants through community outreach, educational initiatives, healthcare provider referrals, care facility partnerships, and other approved recruitment activities.
- Register potential participants for prescreening and provide accurate study-related information in accordance with approved recruitment materials and procedures.
- Obtain informed consent when delegated and appropriately trained, ensuring participants and/or legally authorized representatives understand study requirements and have the opportunity to ask questions.
- Conduct protocol-required clinical and research procedures, which may include collecting medical histories, performing health assessments, obtaining vital signs, conducting study-specific evaluations, and completing other delegated assessments.
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection in accordance with study protocols, laboratory manuals, and applicable standards.
- Prepare collection supplies and kits; collect, process, label, store, and ship specimens according to established procedures.
- Verify participant identity and ensure accurate completion of specimen labels, requisitions, and associated documentation.
- Recognize abnormal or unexpected findings and escalate concerns to appropriate clinical or research personnel in accordance with study and organizational procedures.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely source documentation, study records, and electronic data capture (EDC) entries.
- Ensure consistent execution of protocol requirements and adherence to quality control and quality assurance procedures.
- Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
Qualifications
- Must have a valid drivers license and be able to operate the mobile research unit.
- Advanced degree highly preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD, MSN, BSN, LCSW, MPH, etc.)
- Prior experience in clinical research, clinical care, behavioral health, geriatrics, neurology, psychiatry, Alzheimer's disease, or related fields required.
- Ability to establish rapport and build trusted relationships with participants, caregivers, healthcare providers, Assisted Living Facility staff, and community partners.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a mobile/community-based environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules, locations, and study requirements.
- Professional demeanor and ability to represent the organization effectively in community and healthcare settings.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and meet study timelines.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Location:
- Naples, FL (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Job Summary
The Field-Based Clinical Research Coordinator will support a Phase II clinical study within the neurodegenerative research space while operating a mobile research unit. This role will assist with study-specific procedures and assessments and support participant recruitment efforts by developing relationships with community-based care facilities, healthcare clinics, and healthcare providers. The position is primarily field-based (approximately 75%) within the Collier County area, with the remaining time spent working remotely from a home office when not traveling.
Duties
- Support the implementation of assigned clinical research protocols in accordance with study requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Conduct study visits and protocol-required assessments on a Mobile Research Unit and, when appropriate, at designated community-based, healthcare, or partner locations.
- Recruit, educate, and prescreen potential study participants through community outreach, educational initiatives, healthcare provider referrals, care facility partnerships, and other approved recruitment activities.
- Register potential participants for prescreening and provide accurate study-related information in accordance with approved recruitment materials and procedures.
- Obtain informed consent when delegated and appropriately trained, ensuring participants and/or legally authorized representatives understand study requirements and have the opportunity to ask questions.
- Conduct protocol-required clinical and research procedures, which may include collecting medical histories, performing health assessments, obtaining vital signs, conducting study-specific evaluations, and completing other delegated assessments.
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection in accordance with study protocols, laboratory manuals, and applicable standards.
- Prepare collection supplies and kits; collect, process, label, store, and ship specimens according to established procedures.
- Verify participant identity and ensure accurate completion of specimen labels, requisitions, and associated documentation.
- Recognize abnormal or unexpected findings and escalate concerns to appropriate clinical or research personnel in accordance with study and organizational procedures.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely source documentation, study records, and electronic data capture (EDC) entries.
- Ensure consistent execution of protocol requirements and adherence to quality control and quality assurance procedures.
- Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
Qualifications
- Must have a valid drivers license and be able to operate the mobile research unit.
- Advanced degree highly preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD, MSN, BSN, LCSW, MPH, etc.)
- Prior experience in clinical research, clinical care, behavioral health, geriatrics, neurology, psychiatry, Alzheimer's disease, or related fields required.
- Ability to establish rapport and build trusted relationships with participants, caregivers, healthcare providers, Assisted Living Facility staff, and community partners.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a mobile/community-based environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules, locations, and study requirements.
- Professional demeanor and ability to represent the organization effectively in community and healthcare settings.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and meet study timelines.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Location:
- Naples, FL (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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Who's Hiring
- Emory University22
- Three Saints Bay21
- Johns Hopkins University14
- University of Pennsylvania14
- University of Miami9
Top Industries Hiring
- Education47
- Healthcare & Medical Services24
- Science & Research3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
- Technology & Software2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as social science, public health, or biology
- Experience designing or executing quantitative or qualitative research studies
- Proficiency with statistical or qualitative analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, R, or NVivo
- Strong written communication skills for producing reports, briefs, or academic manuscripts
- Familiarity with IRB protocols, research ethics standards, or regulatory compliance requirements
- Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing findings from peer-reviewed sources
Tips for Your Research Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the research method
Research specialist postings often specify qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods experience. Align your resume to the exact methodology named in each posting, calling out the tools you used, such as SPSS, NVivo, or R, rather than listing research generically.
Lead with your publications or deliverables
Hiring managers in research roles want evidence of output. List reports, white papers, or datasets you produced and name the audience or decision they informed. A single concrete deliverable carries more weight than a paragraph describing your responsibilities.
Filter openings by sector before you apply
Research specialist roles vary sharply across healthcare, think tanks, and market research firms. Narrowing your search by sector first saves time and lets you customize your application language to match the vocabulary each field uses.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a methods walk-through for interviews
Research specialist interviews frequently include a question asking you to walk through a study or project end to end. Prepare a two-minute explanation of your data collection choice, how you handled gaps or outliers, and what the findings led to.
Negotiate start date around institutional calendars
Academic and government research employers often tie hiring to grant cycles or fiscal quarters. Asking about timeline flexibility during the offer stage signals awareness of how research organizations operate and can open room on start date without touching compensation.
Research Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research specialists?
The companies hiring the most research specialists right now include Emory University, Three Saints Bay, and Johns Hopkins University, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across healthcare systems, research universities, federal contractors, and market research firms.
How many research specialist jobs are remote?
About 55% of research specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible professional roles. Remote availability is highest in market research, policy analysis, and secondary data roles, while clinical research and lab-based positions almost always require an on-site presence.
How do you become a research specialist?
Most research specialist roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as public health, social science, psychology, or biology. From there, building hands-on experience through internships, research assistant positions, or graduate coursework is essential. Developing proficiency in at least one analysis tool and assembling a portfolio of completed research outputs will differentiate you when applying.
Can you get hired as a research specialist with little experience?
Entry-level research specialist roles exist and are often labeled as junior specialist, research associate, or research coordinator. Employers at this level prioritize demonstrated methodology knowledge over years on the job. Coursework projects, thesis research, or volunteer data collection work can substitute for paid experience if you present them as concrete deliverables with named methods and outcomes.
What does the research specialist interview process look like?
Research specialist interviews typically involve an initial phone or video screen with a recruiter or hiring manager, followed by a deeper technical interview where you walk through a past project and explain your methodology choices. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to summarize findings from a sample dataset or literature. Final rounds often include a panel with team members who will work directly with you.
Where can I find and apply to research specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to research specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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