Research Program Assistant — Tobacco Studies & Data

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Research Participant Coordinator to support multiple studies across human lab and clinical trials. The role involves screening, consenting, interviewing and data entry from community volunteers, with a focus on tobacco-related research.

You will manage scheduling, communications and data collection across projects. Work includes navigating REDCap databases, handling IRB documentation, and coordinating biospecimen collection, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 4 years of relevant program experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute.
• Ability to manage multiple studies and regulatory processes with minimal supervision.
• Experience with structured interviews and factual data entry in research settings.

Responsibilities

• Screen, consent, interview and enter data for community volunteers across 3–5 studies.
• Assist with IRB documentation and ongoing reviews; ensure timely submissions.
• Navigate REDCap for data entry and manage data across clinical trials.
• Conduct direct participant interviews and assist with lab-based tasks as needed.
• Support data collection, scheduling, and communications for tobacco-related assessments.

Skills

Interviewing

Data entry

IRB coordination

Data management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Research Participant Coordinator to support multiple studies across human lab and clinical trials. The role involves screening, consenting, interviewing and data entry from community volunteers, with a focus on tobacco-related research.

You will manage scheduling, communications and data collection across projects. Work includes navigating REDCap databases, handling IRB documentation, and coordinating biospecimen collection, with