UNIV Research Program Assistant Psychiatry Addiction Sciences Division

Medical University Of South Carolina

Job Location:

Charleston - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator in the recruitment of research participants the collection of psychological research data data entry and organizational tasks for studies being conducted in the Department of Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division. The candidate will work on research studies which focus on the study of and development of interventions for interpersonal violence and addiction. The program assistant will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaires interview laboratory and other research data.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001039 COM PSYCH Addiction Science CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-04

Pay Range

33339.00 - 47509.00 - 61680.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

FLSA: Hourly/Non-exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Remote Work: 1-2 days per week

Job Duties:

25% - The Program Assistant will coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants which includes screening recruitment and scheduling of research participants. Manage scheduling of medical personnel for research study visits when necessary. Prepare tracking reports as needed and present status to the research team at weekly meetings.
20% - Performs diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and other related instruments and document participant assessment data in research records.
20% - Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by FDA Institutional Review Board study sponsors and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.
20% - Enters data into a computerized database and manage ongoing organization of patient data files.
5% - Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated.
5% - Maintains research supplies; monitors and arranges for periodic calibration of laboratory equipment.
5% - Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Training and Experience: A Bachelors degree in psychology biology nursing or other natural life or health care field preferred. Knowledge of computer-based information systems desirable. Ability to present information effectively in both written and verbal form.

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 - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 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!

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Job Description SummaryThe candidate will assist the Principal Investigator in the recruitment of research participants the collection of psychological research data data entry and organizational tasks for studies being conducted in the Department of Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division. The candi...