UNIV - Program Coordinator I - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Addiction Sciences Division seeks a program coordinator to assist the PI with coordinating and executing research projects and clinical trials on substance use and trauma-related outcomes.

You will collect questionnaires, conduct interviews, and manage data; assist with regulatory documentation to ensure FDA/IRB compliance. The role requires 40 hours weekly, with some after-hours availability as research demands.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant program experience.
• Experience coordinating research studies or clinical trials is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and research documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of research protocols and allocate resources.

Skills

Research coordination

Interviewing

Data collection

Regulatory documentation

IRB/FDA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The candidate will provide technical and professional research services in the Addiction Sciences Division of MUSC. This candidate will support the Principal Investigator in the coordination and execution of research projects/clinical trials. The candidate will work on research studies which focus on the study of and development of interventions for substance use and trauma-related outcomes. The program coordinator will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaires, interview, laboratory, and other research data.

Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Research Grant Cost Center CC001039 COM PSYCH Addiction Science CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-GEN08 Pay Range 45,300.00 - 61,100.00 - 77,000.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description FLSA: Hourly Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility to cover evening and weekend research appointments

Job Duties:

• 20% - Manage and/or oversee the day-to-day running of research protocols. Review workload and operating procedures, determine priorities and allocate resources to meet workload requirements.
• 20% - Performs diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and other related instruments and document participant assessment data in research records.
• 15% - Manage data collection and entry functions, either directly or indirectly through supervision of a research assistant and/or data entry personnel. Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants. Prepare reports as needed and present status to the research team at weekly meetings.
• 15% - Evaluate participants for entry into research study. Assist with screening and recruitment of research participants and coordination of research activities. Document participant assessment data in research records. Collect psychophysiological and biological data through human laboratory methods.
• 15% - Complete regulatory documentation for submissions as required. Initiates and maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by the FDA, DOD, Institutional Review Board, study sponsors, and Good Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.
• 10% - Monitors study documentation for compliance with protocols, SOP’s, federal, state and local regulations and for safety and effectiveness of research protocol.
• 5% - Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant program experience.

Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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