UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: ASD

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) is seeking a research assistant to work with the PI and team on an NIH-funded cannabis use disorder study. You will screen and recruit participants, schedule visits, collect data, and manage records in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field (preferred) and relevant program experience; a high school diploma with four years of experience may also qualify.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, biology, social sciences or health sciences preferred.
• A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of study subjects.
• Develop recruitment materials and provide feedback on recruitment methods.
• Screen interested participants and determine initial eligibility.
• Schedule and track study participants after enrollment.
• Administer questionnaires and collect substance use information.
• Collect biological samples and coordinate blood collection at the lab.
• Enter data into the electronic database and maintain records.
• Coordinate medication monitoring visits with the study PA.
• Maintain protocol knowledge and suggest procedural improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Biology, Social Sciences or Health Sciences

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary The candidate will work with the PI and her research team on an NIH-funded study aimed at medication development for the treatment of cannabis use disorder. The candidate will execute tasks associated with the study protocol, including screening and scheduling participants, coordinating weekly visits and medication refills, collecting biologic and questionnaire data, and data entry. Candidate will work with treatment‑seeking individuals who endorse cannabis use disorder.

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 37,944.00 - 49,266.00 - 60,690.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description FLSA: Hourly Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

Job Duties:

• Recruitment and retention of subjects (30%).
• Develop recruitment materials and provide feedback on recruitment methods.
• Conduct initial screening of interested participants which includes describing study procedures and determining initial eligibility.
• Scheduling and tracking of study participants once enrolled.
• Administer questionnaires and collect detailed substance use information.
• Collect biological samples, including urine, and coordinate of blood collection at the Clinical Neurobiology lab.
• Perform EKGs and obtain vital signs.
• Enter data into electronic database.
• Maintain research records and source documentation.
• Assist with regulatory binder maintenance.
• Maintain human subjects training.
• Prepare med orders and obtain physician signatures.
• Collect and return meds according to IDS policies.
• Monitor and record participant medication adherence.
• Coordinate medication monitoring visits with study PA.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of protocol.
• Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Training & Experience:

A bachelor's degree in psychology, Biology, Social Sciences or Health Sciences preferred.

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.
• (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.
• (Continuous) 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.
• (Infrequent) Ability to work in dusty areas.

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designating hospitals in South Carolina.