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MUSC Health · 1 month ago

UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Surgery: Clinical Trials

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$33K/yr - $62K/yr

4+ years exp

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) is actively recruiting for a Research Program Assistant in the Department of Surgery. The role involves coordination of biobank initiatives, managing regulatory compliance, data collection, and specimen collection.

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Responsibilities

• 35% - Specimen Collection and Processing - Actively participate in the collection, processing, and proper storage of tissue and blood specimens, ensuring specimens are directed to the appropriate storage locations and ready for research use

• 25% - Specimen and Database Management - Develop, maintain, and update a centralized database of all specimens collected by Department of Surgery investigators, ensuring accurate tracking and data integrity

• 25% - Funding Support - Assist trainees and faculty in preparing, compiling, and submitting funding applications related to biobanking projects, including grant documentation and coordination with mentors

• 15% - Regulatory Oversight - Lead in the establishment and maintenance of IRB applications for the collection of benign tissue and blood specimens, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal guidelines

Qualification

Specimen CollectionDatabase ManagementRegulatory ComplianceFunding Application SupportJudgmentDiscretionEffective CommunicationRelationship Building

Required

A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience

A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience

Preferred

A bachelor's degree

Works independently with minimal supervision

Must exercise judgment and discretion

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Must be able to communicate effectively

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 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees