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

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

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston seeks a dedicated Research Assistant to support autism spectrum disorder studies. You will recruit families and coordinate with agencies across South Carolina, handling participant screening, consent, and scheduling while ensuring compliance.

The role offers 40 hours per week, hourly pay, and potential remote work in the future as the program evolves; prior regulatory knowledge and strong communication with partners are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and four years of relevant program experience; bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to communicate with families, agencies, and organizations across South Carolina; strong recruitment and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of human subject research regulations and regulatory information.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants through the full research process, including consent, scheduling, and procedures such as DAS, WISC, WPPSI, PPVT, EVT and SB.
• Support PI with annual reports and IRB communications; provide data entry and document filing to keep protocols current.
• Recruit participants statewide; engage with agencies and organizations; coordinate with community partners for recruitment events.
• Assist with development and implementation of new studies, including site qualification visits and grant planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Participant recruitment

IRB communications

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution allowed

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

(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. (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!

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