Research Program Coordinator — Psych & Clinical Studies

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) is seeking a Research Coordinator to oversee recruitment, data collection, and regulatory documentation for psychiatry studies. The role includes participant scheduling, data entry, and supporting grant proposals and audits.

Responsibilities encompass maintaining study records, processing psychometric assessments, and ensuring compliance with IRB and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology or social science or quantitative field is preferred.
• Experience on federally-funded research studies and/or pharmaceutical trials is preferred.
• Experience in psychometric instruments and basic knowledge of computer-based information systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants, including recruitment, screening, scheduling, enrollment, visits, and reimbursement.
• Document participant data in research records and manage electronic/paper files, including data entry.
• Collect routine clinical psychometric assessments and manage records, including data entry.
• Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by IRB and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.
• Scrutinize ongoing effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes when indicated.
• Maintain research supplies and equipment.
• Conduct study visits after regular work hours to accommodate participants’ schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology or social science or quantitative field is preferred.

A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience.

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) is seeking a Research Coordinator to oversee recruitment, data collection, and regulatory documentation for psychiatry studies. The role includes participant scheduling, data entry, and supporting grant proposals and audits.

Responsibilities encompass maintaining study records, processing psychometric assessments, and ensuring compliance with IRB and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.