Entry Level Research Support Specialist Jobs
New grad research support specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or academic project experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education and Science & Research, with employers like University of Miami, The University of Iowa, and Charles River Laboratories hiring at this level now.
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Research Support Specialist to work at UHealth in Miami, Florida.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Research Support Specialist performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data related to the assigned research studies. The incumbent also assists with the implementation of daily study activities and provides statistical support to these activities.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
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Researches, collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data and maintains databases.
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Conducts quality assurance checks, reports on the status of research activities, and submits monthly activity logs for protocol.
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Organizes and coordinates community working group meetings for protocol activities.
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Serves as primary point of contact for community partners and supervises and oversees research data collection at protocol venues in the community.
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Reviews study progress, identifies areas of opportunity, and recommends solutions.
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Prepares and updates study research procedures manuals.
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Assists with the preparation of grant proposals by processing regulatory documents for all institutions and offices involved.
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Contributes to the publication and presentation of significant results and writes and edits material for publication and presentation.
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Maintains research files and responds to phone calls on the research study phone line.
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Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
No previous experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Research Support Specialist to work at UHealth in Miami, Florida.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Research Support Specialist performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data related to the assigned research studies. The incumbent also assists with the implementation of daily study activities and provides statistical support to these activities.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
-
Researches, collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data and maintains databases.
-
Conducts quality assurance checks, reports on the status of research activities, and submits monthly activity logs for protocol.
-
Organizes and coordinates community working group meetings for protocol activities.
-
Serves as primary point of contact for community partners and supervises and oversees research data collection at protocol venues in the community.
-
Reviews study progress, identifies areas of opportunity, and recommends solutions.
-
Prepares and updates study research procedures manuals.
-
Assists with the preparation of grant proposals by processing regulatory documents for all institutions and offices involved.
-
Contributes to the publication and presentation of significant results and writes and edits material for publication and presentation.
-
Maintains research files and responds to phone calls on the research study phone line.
-
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
No previous experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Entry Level Research Support Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level research support specialist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates with relevant coursework, lab or library internships, data collection experience, or academic research assistant roles. Highlighting specific tools you've used, such as reference management software or data entry systems, gives you an edge. A resume that shows attention to detail and a willingness to learn often outweighs years of experience at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level research support specialists?
Companies hiring entry level research support specialists right now include University of Miami, The University of Iowa, and Charles River Laboratories, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find openings at universities, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and private research firms that regularly bring on junior staff to support ongoing studies and data initiatives.
Are there remote entry level research support specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles do have an on-site component. About 0% of entry level research support specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist if flexibility matters to you. Remote positions at this level tend to focus on literature reviews, data entry, or administrative research tasks that don't require physical presence in a lab or office.
Are these new grad research support specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts internships or academic work in place of full-time history, or mentions a portfolio, capstone project, or relevant coursework as qualifying credentials. Recent graduates are a natural fit for these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level research support specialists?
Entry Level research support specialist roles concentrate in Education and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they run ongoing research programs that depend on junior staff to handle data collection, literature searches, participant coordination, and administrative support.