UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Surgery: Clinical Trials

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Clinical Research Assistant at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston coordinates investigator-initiated transplant studies for the Department of Surgery under the direction of the Principal Investigator, ensuring adherence to FDA CFR, Good Clinical Practices, and MUSC IRB regulations.

The role involves handling informed consent, screening patients, completing case report forms, data entry in the EDC system, and maintaining study logs, with an emphasis on accurate

Formación

• High school diploma required; 4 years of relevant program experience or bachelor's degree substitute.
• Experience coordinating investigator-initiated transplant studies preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate study elements and conduct simple visits per protocol.
• Obtain and document informed consent under PI direction.
• Screen and prescreen potential patients and maintain logs.
• Complete case report forms and source documents promptly.
• Enter data into study databases and resolve queries in the EDC.

Conocimientos

Research coordination

Informed consent

Data entry

Screening patients

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

EDC system

Descripción del empleo

The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for coordination of investigator-initiated transplant studies for the Department of Surgery as directed by the Principal Investigator. This person will also conduct all research in adherence with the FDA Code of Federal Regulations, "Good Clinical Practices", and adhere to the MUSC IRB regulations for the protection of human subjects.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001076 COM Urology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN06

Pay Range

37,944.00 - 49,266.00 - 60,690.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

$37,944.00 - $49,266.00 - $60,690.00 (min - mid - max)

Job Duties

• 35% - The Program Assistant will ensure study-required clinical elements and tests are conducted and collected according to the protocol. They will conduct simple study visits per study protocol.
• 25% - The Program Assistant will obtain and document informed consent under the direction of the Principal Investigator. They will maintain accurate informed consent documents for later review.
• 20% - The Program Assistant will screen and prescreen potential patients for their assigned research studies. They will maintain screening and enrollment logs, as required, and provide periodic updates to the study team.
• 10% - The Program Assistant will complete case reports forms and other source documents in a timely manner. They will create simple data collection forms, when required, to capture protocol specific data.
• 10% - The Program Assistant will perform simple data entry to study databases in a timely manner. They will be responsible for the resolution of study specific queries within the EDC system.

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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