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MUSC Health · 1 day ago

UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Charleston, SC

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$33K/yr - $48K/yr

3+ years exp

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is focused on advancing research in addiction sciences, and they are seeking a Research Program Assistant to support studies on tobacco and cannabis use. The role involves assisting with participant recruitment, data collection, and maintaining study documentation, ensuring compliance with research standards.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Program Manager, Research Coordinators and other members of the research team with recruitment and advertising efforts (this includes assisting with social media presence, brainstorming recruitment strategies with team members, planning and staffing community events, which may occur on nights and/or weekends, hanging up study flyers locally, etc.). Recruitment at in-person events or clinics is required. Flexibility is requested to occasionally work outside of business hours to staff events

Upkeep all databases and calendars used to track and manage study referrals and scheduling. Contact potential participants, complete prescreen questionnaires, and communicate clear information to participants about the study. Schedule visits on team calendar and coordinate with medical clinician’s schedule as needed

Enter visit and participant data into patient data files including participant study binders, study logs, and electronic databases, all completed in a timely manner and in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines. Maintain accurate and complete study documentation in compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Verify data entered by other research staff in a timely manner

Serve as a backup on participant study visits. In cases of full-time staff being unable to cover study visits, lead participants through visit activities, which can occur remotely or in person at the research offices. Coordinate visit needs, which include instructing participants on the conduct and testing of biological samples (urine, saliva, etc.) and collaborating with medical clinicians on studies to ensure the safety of study participants and eligibility for the study

Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes when necessary. Ability to create or make updates to study procedural manuals/guidance documents as needed

Keep track of study supplies and inventory to alert Program Coordinator/Manager when materials are running low. Maintain study equipment (such as study phones, shipping supplies, etc.) by keeping track items, maintaining supplies, etc

Qualification

Clinical research experienceData entryParticipant recruitmentClinical Practice (GCP)Human subjects protectionsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A high school diploma and three 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

Previous experience or training with clinical research, human subjects protections, etc

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