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MUSC Health · 7 hours ago

UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

MUSC Health is dedicated to research and healthcare, and they are seeking a Research Program Assistant to support studies focused on tobacco and cannabis use. The role involves recruiting participants, collecting data, and managing research documentation while ensuring compliance with guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the tracking of all research study participants throughout their duration in the study. Educate potential participants on study procedures at screening visit and ensure their consent to participate is informed. Complete screening assessments including a mental health diagnostic interview. Lead participants through visit activities for all study visits, 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 safety of study participants and eligibility for the study

Upkeep all databases and calendars used to track and manage study referrals and scheduling. Contact potential participants, complete a prescreen questionnaire, 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

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

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 researchData entryParticipant recruitmentPsychological data collectionOrganizational 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

The ability to collect, organize and analyze information in a clear and concise manner

Comfortable in recruiting participants from the community

Comfortable in interacting with study participants and members of the study team

Exceptionally well-organized and detail oriented

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 fully use both hands/arms

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions

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

Preferred

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

A bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, nursing and other natural, life or health care field

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