UNIV – Research Program Assistant – Advanced – Department of Pediatrics: Developmental Pediatrics Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Tallo's Job Summary: The Research Program Assistant - Advanced at the Department of Pediatrics: Developmental Pediatrics in Charleston, South Carolina will assist with implementing and recruiting for studies on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Responsibilities include participant assistance, working with the PI, recruitment, and administrative tasks. A high school diploma and four years of relevant experience are required for this position.

Company:
Medical University of South Carolina
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

UNIV

  • Research Program Assistant
  • Advanced
  • Department of Pediatrics:

    Developmental Pediatrics
    Charleston, South Carolina
    UNIV

  • Research Program Assistant
  • Advanced

Department of Pediatrics:

Developmental Pediatrics

R-0000044178

Charleston, South Carolina
Laboratory
Clinical & Research Support Services
Full Time
Job Description Summary
The employee will assist with the implementation and recruitment for multiple studies of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Primary activities include communicating with and recruiting families, agencies, and organizations across the state of South Carolina. This position may be eligible for remote work in the future.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC

  • Univ)
    Worker Type
    Employee
    Worker Sub-Type​
    Research Grant
    Cost Center
CC004433 COM PEDS DEVP

Psychology CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-04
Pay Range
32,686.00

  • 46,578.50
  • 60,471.

000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The employee will assist with the implementation and recruitment for multiple studies of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Primary activities include communicating with and recruiting families, agencies, and organizations across the state of South Carolina. This position may be eligible for remote work in the future.

Job Duties:

35%

  • Assisting participants throughout the entire research process for all current studies, including registration/consent, scheduling, implementing study procedures, and other participant-related duties.

Must be able to accurately administer and score key assessment instruments including DAS, WISC, WPPSI, PPVT, EVT and SB). Must have knowledge of regulatory information related to human subjects research, including CCRT certification.

  • (Essential)
    25%
  • Responsible for working with PI to ensure a smooth flow and exchange of information.

Assist with the preparation of annual reports and IRB communications. Provide administrative assistance such as filing of documents, entering data responses to queries, providing feedback regarding study processes, and ensure approved and current protocols and paperwork is complete and filed appropriately. Provide training and supervision to college-aged research assistants.

  • (Essential)
    25%
  • Assist with recruitment of participants for all studies. Communicate with statewide agencies and organizations in order to enhance recruitment efforts and assist with social media strategies focused on study recruitment. Liaison onsite with community partners to ensure smooth execution of community recruitment events.
  • (Essential)
    10%
  • Assist with the development and implementation planning for new studies, including planning site qualification visits and assisting with grant preparation.
  • (Essential)
    5%
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • (Essential)
    Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Physical Requirements:

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Note:

The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous

  • 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent
  • 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent
  • 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.

(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

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