UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: SMART

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a Research Coordinator to oversee screening, recruitment, enrollment and data collection for psychiatric studies. You will maintain regulatory documents, assist with audits, and support grant proposals and dissemination of findings.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with IRB/GCP standards. Schedule is Monday–Friday, on-site in a research setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology or social science or quantitative field is preferred.
• Experience on federally-funded research studies and/or pharmaceutical trials is preferred.
• Experience in psychometric instruments and basic working knowledge of computer-based information systems is required.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures is required.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants, including recruitment, screening, scheduling, enrolling, and reimbursement.
• Document participant data in research records and manage participant electronic and paper files, including data entry.
• Collect routine clinical psychometric assessments and manage electronic and paper files, including data entry.
• Maintain documentation per IRB and GCP guidelines for research trials.
• Identify and suggest improvements to study procedures and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Conduct study visits after regular hours to accommodate participants’ schedules.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology or social science or quantitative field

Job description

Job Description Summary

The incumbent will oversee, coordinate and assist in the screening, recruitment and enrollment of research participants, the collection of psychological and biological research data, data entry, and organizational tasks including study status updates for the Principal Investigators for studies being conducted in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The research coordinator will be responsible for maintaining regulatory and training documents as required by Federal, State, Local, Institutional protocol regulations and policies. The research coordinator will provide administrative/technical assistance with grant proposals, internal/external audits, and publication and dissemination of research findings.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001053 COM PSYCH Sleep Anxiety 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

FLSA: Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Job Duties:

35% - Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants, which includes recruitment, screening, scheduling, enrolling, completion of study visits, and reimbursement of all research participants.

20% - Document participant data in research records and manage participant electronic and paper files, including data entry.

20% - Collect routine clinical psychometric assessments and manage electronic and paper files, including data entry.

5% - Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by the Institutional Review Board and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.

5% - Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated.

5% - Maintain research supplies and equipment.

5% - Conduct study visits after regular work hours when necessary to accommodate participants’ schedules.

5% - Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology or social science or quantitative field is preferred. Experience on federally-funded research studies and/or pharmaceutical trials is preferred. Experience in psychometric instruments and basic working knowledge of computer-based information systems is required. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures is required. Excellent time management skills and attention to detail required. Ability to present information effectively in both written and verbal form is required. Ability to consistently exercise independent judgement and discretion is required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others is required.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and three 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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