Research Program Coordinator - Behavioral Health Studies

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Program Assistant to support recruitment and data collection for psychiatric/ Addiction Science research. You will assist with screenings, interviews, data entry, and documentation to ensure study integrity.

The role involves coordinating participant tracking, coordinating staff for visits, and maintaining FDA/IRB documentation in alignment with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants, which includes screening, recruitment, and scheduling of research participants.
• Manage scheduling of medical personnel for research study visits when necessary.
• Prepare tracking reports as needed and present status to the research team at weekly meetings.
• Perform diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and document participant assessment data in research records.
• Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by FDA, Institutional Review Board, study sponsors and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.
• Enter data into a computerized database and manage ongoing organization of patient data files.
• Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated.
• Maintains research supplies; monitors and arranges for periodic calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned which may include handling saliva and blood, obtaining vital signs and assistance with data analysis.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Data entry

Interviewing

Documentation

FDA/IRB knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Program Assistant to support recruitment and data collection for psychiatric/ Addiction Science research. You will assist with screenings, interviews, data entry, and documentation to ensure study integrity.

The role involves coordinating participant tracking, coordinating staff for visits, and maintaining FDA/IRB documentation in alignment with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.