MUSC Health · 8 hours ago
UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Advance - Department of Neurology
Charleston
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
4+ years expThe Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Program Assistant to support a human neuroscience research laboratory focused on Parkinson’s disease. This role involves participant recruitment, data collection, regulatory compliance, data management, and preliminary analysis in various research studies.
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Responsibilities
Recruit, screen, consent, and schedule research participants in accordance with approved study protocols
Assist with MRI, fMRI, and TMS data acquisition under supervision
Administer standardized cognitive tests, clinical assessments, and questionnaires
Perform accurate data entry and maintain research databases
Conduct preliminary data processing and analysis
Maintain study documentation in compliance with IRB and regulatory requirements
Assist with preparation of research materials, presentations, grants, and manuscripts
Provide administrative and technical support including inventory management and meeting coordination
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
Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, or related field
Prior experience in human-subjects research
Familiarity with REDCap, Excel, SPSS, or R
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Interest in neuroscience research and learning new techniques
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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