Research Program Assistant: Data, Recruitment & Coordination

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Research Assistant in Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to support recruitment of research participants, data collection, data entry, and related organizational tasks. The role involves handling questionnaires, coordinating with PIs and staff, and ensuring timely reporting from research databases.

40 hours per week with an hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with 2 years relevant program experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.
• Experience with patient data and research processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist PI in ambulatory clinics by administering questionnaires and consents; collect data per protocol; provide information to participants.
• Contact study participants by phone or letter to schedule follow-ups and conduct outcome surveys; maintain enrollment logs in Excel.
• Collect, compile, and input study data into databases; prepare reports for PIs and Research Coordinator.
• Travel with Research Coordinator to clinic sites to aid recruitment and data collection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Data entry experience

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Research Assistant in Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to support recruitment of research participants, data collection, data entry, and related organizational tasks. The role involves handling questionnaires, coordinating with PIs and staff, and ensuring timely reporting from research databases.

40 hours per week with an hourly pay rate.