UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division
Charleston, South Carolina
Employer: Medical University of South Carolina
Industry: Clinical & Research Support Services
Salary: $31561 - $44977 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description Summary
The candidate will work on research studies that focus on alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use disorder. The candidate will assist in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological and biological research data, data entry, and organizational tasks. The candidate will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaire, interview, laboratory, and other clinical research data to determine eligibility of participants for ongoing and future research studies. The candidate will work with adults, as well as youth and their parents. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Travel around the local Charleston area may also be required.
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
$31,561 - $44,977 - $58,393
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
FLSA: Hourly
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM; Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
Job Duties:
25% - Conduct Prescreening Activities:
25% - Conduct Screening Visits with Participants:
25% - Assist with Data Entry:
10% - Assist with Marketing Projects:
10% - Participate in Regular Team Meetings and Communications:
5% - Assist with other study protocols as needed.
Preferred Training and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Neuroscience, Social Work, Human Development, Public Health, Education, or a related field is preferred. Prior research experience in a lab, knowledge of REDCap data entry, management, reporting tools, interviewing research participants, conducting structured clinical interviews, and collecting biospecimens not required but valued. Experience working with adolescents and emerging young adults (ages 12-25) preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's 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!
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
The candidate will work on research studies that focus on alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use disorder. The candidate will assist in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological and biological research data, data entry, and organizational tasks. The candidate will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaire, interview, laboratory, and other clinical research data to determine eligibility of participants for ongoing and future research studies. The candidate will work with adults, as well as youth and their parents. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Travel around the local Charleston area may also be required.
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
$31,561 - $44,977 - $58,393
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
FLSA: Hourly
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM; Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
Job Duties:
25% - Conduct Prescreening Activities:
- Respond to inquiry contacts to explain study opportunities and conduct pre-screen surveys to determine eligibility for in-person screening visits;
- Answer participant questions about studies and protocols;
- Utilize multiple calendars for scheduling and remind participants of their upcoming appointments;
- Maintain required documentation and record keeping.
25% - Conduct Screening Visits with Participants:
- Consent participants for the screening visit, conduct the screening, and consent the participant for the study in which they wish to enroll and for which they are eligible;
- Collect and test biological samples from participants (urine, blood, saliva, breathalyzer);
- Work closely with other study staff to facilitate participant transition from screening to enrollment in a study and coordinate transfer of assessment data in REDCap with regulatory approval;
- When appropriate, refer the participant to outside clinical services;
- Must be familiar with all study protocols and emergency procedures.
25% - Assist with Data Entry:
- Perform data entry, maintain data files on research, and assist with data transfers; Verify data entered by other team members;
10% - Assist with Marketing Projects:
- Assist with marketing projects such as social media posting, creating ads in Canva, and posting flyers locally.
10% - Participate in Regular Team Meetings and Communications:
- Assist in preparing and presenting data in weekly research team meetings; Alert Program Coordinator and/or investigators of any issues or questions that arise or come from other study teams.
5% - Assist with other study protocols as needed.
Preferred Training and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Neuroscience, Social Work, Human Development, Public Health, Education, or a related field is preferred. Prior research experience in a lab, knowledge of REDCap data entry, management, reporting tools, interviewing research participants, conducting structured clinical interviews, and collecting biospecimens not required but valued. Experience working with adolescents and emerging young adults (ages 12-25) preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's 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!
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Created: 2024-06-26
Reference: iNSV29GYNDaQ
Country: United States
State: South Carolina
City: Charleston
ZIP: 29414
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