UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Advance - Pediatrics PRG
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The Research Program Assistant will support clinical research activities within the Pediatric Research Group. This role will have direct patient interaction and work on minimal risk studies independently. Research Assistants help with and participate in the daytoday operations related to the collection compilation and documentation of clinical research data. This role will support other PRG coordinators with interventional/drug studies under direct supervision.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
Research GrantCost Center
CC001013 COM PEDS Childrens Research Institute CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
University04
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Research Program Assistant will support clinical research activities within the Pediatric Research Group. This role will have direct patient interaction and work on minimal risk studies independently. Research Assistants help with and participate in the daytoday operations related to the collection compilation and documentation of clinical research data. This role will support other PRG coordinators with interventional/drug studies under direct supervision.
The Research Program Assistant will:
- Collect process ship and maintain inventory of research biological specimens
- Schedule study visits and assessments per protocol
- Maintain accurate and uptodate paper and electronic regulatory documents
- Complete data entry in a timely manner including query resolution
- Help study recruitment efforts by completing prescreening phone calls reviewing medical charts and speaking with subjects directly about enrolling studies during clinic visits
- Prepare lab kits for upcoming study visits monitor the inventory of lab kits and study specific supplies and destroy expired lab kits as needed
- Provide support to other PRG coordinators during study visits as includes calling subjects to confirm appointments filling documents obtaining signatures from research staff in other MUSC locations assisting with medical history and adverse event collection and documentation and reviewing outside medical records
- Assist with study specific worksheet and source document creation
This position will be required to work on campus but may be eligible to work a hybrid work from home model after a probationary period. Position may also require weekend or afterhours work.
Job Duties:
Research Operations 35: Provides administrative support of recruitment strategies: prepares mailings distributes flyers phone marketing etc. Screens potential subjects via telephone interviews or conducts basic medical chart review for inclusion criteria for minimal risk studies. May screen for greater than minimal risk studies under supervision. Schedules study visits and maintains subject level documentation for minimal risk studies or for other studies under direct supervision. Conducts visits for minimal risk studies independently. May also perform assessments for minmal risk studies or for greater than minimal risk studies under direct supervision. Collects data directly from participant or from the electronic medical record. Collects prepares ships and/or maintains inventory of biological research specimens and processes and ships labs. Conducts and/or documents consent for participants in minimal risk studies. May conduct consent for studies greater than minimal risk under direct supervision. Files regulatory documents and reports. Prepares for study monitoring and study audit visits. May assist with addressing findings and resolving queries under supervision. Collects prepares or processes adverse events under supervision. Under direct supervision submits reportable safety events to the IRB and/or Sponsor
Data and Informatics 30: Completes case report forms and enters data into EDC system(s). Resolves data queries. Creates and develops simple databases. Assists with the creation of simple data collection forms (surveys CRFs and/or source documents).
Communication 10: Schedules and coordinates team meetings. Assists with preparing meeting documents.
Ethics and Participant Safety 10: Understands the ethical conduct of research and safeguards needed when conducting human subjects research activities. Under supervision adheres to management plans related to conflict of interest.
Site and Study Management 10: Determines and allocates resources at a study level. Develops study protocolspecific systems and documents including process flows training manuals standard operating procedures and case report forms. Maintains study compliance with institutional requirements and other policies and maintains the Delegation of Authority Logs.
Other 5: Administrative and other duties as assigned
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience. A bachelors degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous 68 hours per shift; Frequent 26 hours per shift; Infrequent 02 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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