Research Specialist, MCVI Research, FT,8A-4:30P

Baptist Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region, operating 12 hospitals and employing over 29,000 dedicated professionals including 4,500 physicians. Serving Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, this health system extends its reach through 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices. Baptist Health is widely recognized for its internationally renowned centers of excellence, specializing in areas such as cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. Supported by philanthropy and guided by a faith-based mission, Baptist Health has upheld a tradition of medical excellence for more than two decades. It consistently earns accolades including being named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. In the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida with 63 high-performing honors.

What truly distinguishes Baptist Health is its people and the culture they foster. The organization emphasizes creating meaningful personal connections not only among colleagues but also with patients and their families, extending beyond standard care. Many employees share personal experiences similar to those of their patients, fueling a deep commitment to compassion and quality care. The culture is rooted in a sense of purpose, with each team member playing a significant role in making a positive community impact. Baptist Health’s work environment encourages professional growth and development, offering clear pathways for career advancement supported by comprehensive benefits designed to meet employees' needs.

The organization actively supports its workforce through initiatives such as career growth and development opportunities, comprehensive health and wellness resources, wellness programs that can reduce medical deductibles, and tuition reimbursement for continuing education. These benefits reflect a strong commitment to employee well-being and career fulfillment, ensuring that team members can establish long-term, meaningful careers while positively impacting patient outcomes every day.

The role of Research Specialist at Baptist Health’s Cardiac and Vascular Institute (MCVI) is an important and specialized position. Reporting to the Supervisor of Clinical Research, the Research Specialist plays a vital role in supporting clinical research activities focused on cardiovascular protocols. This role involves coordinating and administering clinical study protocols in conjunction with Principal Investigators. Key responsibilities include reviewing study protocols and suggesting patient enrollment methodologies, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and protocol requirements as mandated by federal guidelines, and managing detailed paperwork in strict adherence to study standards.

The Research Specialist works diligently to maximize subject recruitment, participation, enrollment, and retention to support cardiovascular research protocols. They act as a research advocate ensuring all enrollment criteria and regulatory frameworks—such as IRB and good clinical practices—are rigorously followed. The role also requires interaction with physicians, patients, sponsors, and various hospital departments to deliver service excellence and maintain high standards of clinical research integrity. Baptist Health offers an estimated salary range for this position of $88,478.97 to $115,022.66 annually, depending on experience. This position is ideal for professionals aiming to grow within a renowned healthcare system committed to research excellence and compassionate patient care.