MUSC Health · 3 months ago
UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division
Charleston, SC
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$33K/yr - $48K/yr
4+ years expThe Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Research Program Assistant for the Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division. The role involves assisting the Principal Investigator with research participant recruitment, data collection, and organizational tasks for studies focused on trauma and opioid use interventions.
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Responsibilities
The Program Assistant will help the program coordinator in the tracking of 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, present status to the research team at weekly meetings, and send study supplies to scheduled participants
Performs diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and other related instruments and document participant assessment data in research records
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
Enters data into a computerized database and manage ongoing organization of patient data files
Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated
Maintains research supplies; monitors and arranges for periodic calibration of laboratory equipment
Performs other duties as assigned which may include designing recruitment materials in graphic design softwares, flyering around campus and with associated clinics, and developing social media posts for laboratory accomplishments and participant
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience
A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile
Ability to work indoors
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
Ability to squat and perform job functions
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
Ability to fully use both hands/arms
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
Ability to reach in all directions
Possess good finger dexterity
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted
Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted
Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
Good peripheral vision capabilities
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
Ability to work in dusty areas
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, nursing or other natural life, or health care field preferred
Knowledge of computer-based information systems and graphic design desirable
Ability to present information effectively in both written and verbal form
Company
MUSC Health
MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.
Founded in 1824Charleston, South Carolina, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$133MKey Investors
Armadale Capital
2019-12-19Debt Financing· $133M
Leadership Team
Erik Summers
Chief Medical Officer
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