UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Admin

UNIV

• Research Program Assistant

•

Psychiatry:

Admin

R-0000061593

Charleston, South Carolina Laboratory Clinical & Research Support Services Full Time University (UNIV) Add to favorites View favorites Job Description Summary The incumbent will oversee, coordinate and assist in the screening, recruitment and enrollment of research participants, the collection of psychological and biological research data, data entry on case report forms and electronically, and organizational tasks including study status updates for the Principal Investigator in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The research coordinator will be responsible for maintaining regulatory and training documents as required by Federal, State, Local, Institutional protocol regulations and policies. The research coordinator will provide administrative/technical assistance with grant proposals, internal/external audits, and publication and dissemination of research findings. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC

• Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Research Grant Cost Center

CC001040 COM PSYCH

Admin Operations CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-GEN06 Pay Range 37,200.00

• 48,300.00
• 59,500.

000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift Job Description FLSA:

Hourly Work Schedule:

M-F, 8:30AM

• 5:00

PM Job Duties:

30%

• Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants, which includes recruitment, screening, scheduling, enrolling, completion of study visits, and reimbursement of all research participants. 20%
• Document participant data in research records and manage participant electronic and paper files, including data entry. 20%
• Collect routine clinical psychometric assessments. 10%
• Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by the Institutional Review Board and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials. 5%
• Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated. 5%
• Maintain research supplies and equipment. 5%
• Conduct study visits and/or recruitment outreach after regular work hours or off campus when necessary to accommodate participants' schedules, ability to travel, and sites for recruitment. 5%
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Training and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology, social science or quantitative field. Experience on federally-funded research studies and/or pharmaceutical trials preferred.

Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements :

A high school diploma and three 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) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees