UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); United States; On-site; USD 50,971,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) seeks a Program Assistant to support the Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division in recruiting participants and collecting research data. You will engage in questionnaires, interviews, lab work, and data management for studies on interpersonal violence and addiction.

Responsibilities include coordinating participant tracking, conducting structured interviews, and ensuring FDA/IRB compliance while maintaining comprehensive study records and data

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.
• Ability to present information effectively in both written and verbal form.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants, including screening, recruitment, and scheduling.
• Perform diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and document assessment data.
• Maintain documentation per FDA, IRB, sponsors and GCP guidelines in connection with trials.
• Enter data into a computerized database and organize patient data files.
• Scrutinize procedures and suggest changes when indicated.
• Maintain lab supplies and calibrate equipment.
• Handle saliva and blood, obtain vital signs, and assist with data analysis as needed.

Skills

Data collection

Participant recruitment

Interviews

Documentation

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, nursing or related health field

High school diploma with four years of relevant program experience

Tools

Computer-based information systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological research data, data entry and organizational tasks for studies being conducted in the Department of Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division. The candidate will work on research studies which focus on the study of and development of interventions for interpersonal violence and addiction. The program assistant 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-GEN06 Pay Range 37,200.00 - 48,300.00 - 59,500.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description FLSA: Hourly Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Job Duties

• 25% The Program Assistant will 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.
• 20% Performs diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and other related instruments and document participant assessment data in research records.
• 20% 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.
• 20% Enters data into a computerized database and manage ongoing organization of patient data files.
• 5% Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated.
• 5% Maintains research supplies; monitors and arranges for periodic calibration of laboratory equipment.
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned which may include handling saliva and blood, obtaining vital signs and assistance with data analysis.

Preferred Training and Experience

• A bachelor's degree with mathematics and/or statistics courses may be substituted for the required work experience.
• A bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, nursing or other natural life, or health care field preferred.
• Knowledge of computer-based information systems desirable.
• Ability to present information effectively in both written and verbal form.

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.
• (Continuous) Ability to work indoors.
• (Infrequent) 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.

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

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