UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Advanced - Department of Pediatrics: Developmental Pediatrics

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,272,000 - 83,607,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a dedicated individual to assist with implementation and recruitment for multiple Autism Spectrum Disorder studies across South Carolina. The role focuses on communicating with families, agencies, and organizations, with potential for remote work in the future.

Responsibilities include participant support throughout the research process, collaboration with the PI, and aiding with reports and IRB communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and four years of relevant program experience required; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Prior experience in research settings and knowledge of human subjects research is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with diverse families, agencies, and organizations across SC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment across the state and coordinate communications with families, agencies, and organizations.
• Support PI with annual reports and IRB communications; help with document filing and data entry.
• Provide training and supervision to junior staff and research assistants; assist with site visits and grant planning.
• Support development of new studies and planning for site qualification visits and grant preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Recruitment

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute

Tools

DAS

WISC

WPPSI

PPVT

EVT

SB

Job description

Job Description Summary

The employee will assist with the implementation and recruitment for multiple studies of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Primary activities include communicating with and recruiting families, agencies, and organizations across the state of South Carolina. This position may be eligible for remote work in the future.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC004433 COM PEDS DEVP Psychology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN06

Pay Range

37,944.00 - 49,266.00 - 60,690.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The employee will assist with the implementation and recruitment for multiple studies of autism spectrum disorder. Primary activities include communicating with and recruiting families, agencies, and organizations across the state of South Carolina. This position may be eligible for remote work in the future.

Job Duties:

• 35% - Assisting participants throughout the entire research process for all current studies, including registration/consent, scheduling, implementing study procedures, and other participant-related duties. Must be able to accurately administer and score key assessment instruments including DAS, WISC, WPPSI, PPVT, EVT and SB). Must have knowledge of regulatory information related to human subject research, including CCRT certification. - (Essential)
• 25% - Responsible for working with PI to ensure a smooth flow and exchange of information. Assist with the preparation of annual reports and IRB communications. Provide administrative assistance such as filing of documents, entering data responses to queries, providing feedback regarding study processes, and ensure approved and current protocols and paperwork is complete and filed appropriately. Provide training and supervision to college-aged research assistants. - (Essential)
• 25% - Assist with recruitment of participants for all studies. Communicate with statewide agencies and organizations in order to enhance recruitment efforts and assist with social media strategies focused on study recruitment. Liasson onsite with community partners to ensure smooth execution of community recruitment events. - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist with the development and implementation planning for new studies, including planning site qualification visits and assisting with grant preparation. - (Essential)
• 5% - Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Physical Requirements:

• 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. (Continuous)
• 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 lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, 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 hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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,