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MUSC Health · 1 month ago

UNIV- Program Assistant - Part Time - Department of PHS

Charleston, SC

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$33K/yr - $62K/yr

2+ years exp

MUSC Health is a leading medical institution focused on advancing health and wellness. They are seeking a Program Assistant to support collaboration on environmental health research by processing water samples and assisting with data analysis.

Health CareHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

Water sample processing (DNA extraction and Solid-phase extraction: 30%)

Data analysis: 35%

Report and manuscript preparation: 25%

Laboratory operations, supply ordering, and adherence to safety protocols:10%

Qualification

DNA extractionMetagenomic sequencingData analysisChemical extractionReport preparationLaboratory operationsSupply orderingSafety protocols

Required

A high school diploma and two years 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

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