Research Program Assistant: Participant Coordination & Data

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); United States; On-site; USD 50,971,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) seeks a Program Assistant to support the Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division in recruiting participants and collecting research data. You will engage in questionnaires, interviews, lab work, and data management for studies on interpersonal violence and addiction.

Responsibilities include coordinating participant tracking, conducting structured interviews, and ensuring FDA/IRB compliance while maintaining comprehensive study records and data

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, nursing or other natural life, or health care field preferred.
• Knowledge of computer-based information systems desirable.
• Ability to present information effectively in both written and verbal form.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants, including screening, recruitment, and scheduling.
• Perform diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and document assessment data.
• Maintain documentation per FDA, IRB, sponsors and GCP guidelines in connection with trials.
• Enter data into a computerized database and organize patient data files.
• Scrutinize procedures and suggest changes when indicated.
• Maintain lab supplies and calibrate equipment.
• Handle saliva and blood, obtain vital signs, and assist with data analysis as needed.

Skills

Data collection

Participant recruitment

Interviews

Documentation

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, nursing or related health field

High school diploma with four years of relevant program experience

Tools

Computer-based information systems

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) seeks a Program Assistant to support the Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division in recruiting participants and collecting research data. You will engage in questionnaires, interviews, lab work, and data management for studies on interpersonal violence and addiction.

Responsibilities include coordinating participant tracking, conducting structured interviews, and ensuring FDA/IRB compliance while maintaining comprehensive study records and data