UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Job Description Summary

The candidate will primarily work on a research study funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse that focuses on substance use disorders. The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator, Program Manager, and other staff in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological research data, data entry and organizational tasks. The candidate will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaire, interview, laboratory, and other research data related to ongoing and future research studies. This role often requires being trained on multiple studies, and the candidate will typically serve as a primary research assistant on one study and backup on another study, or the backup research assistant on multiple studies. After hours and weekend work may be occasionally 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

33,339.00 - 47,509.00 - 61,680.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

FLSA: Hourly

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Job Duties:

• 35% - 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 in-person visits. Coordinate visit needs, which include collecting and testing biological samples (urine, blood, breath, etc.) and collaborating with a pharmacy and medical clinician to organize the dispensing of study medication to participants.
• 25% - Upkeep all databases and calendars used to track and manage study referrals and scheduling. Call 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.
• 20% - Enter visit and participant data into patient data files including participant study binders, study logs, and electronic databases. 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.
• 10% - Assist the Program Manager 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.). Flexibility is requested to occasionally work outside of business hours to staff events.
• 5% - 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
• 5% - Keep track of study supplies and inventory to alert Program Manager when materials are running low. Maintain study equipment by keeping track of calibration and any other maintenance tasks

Preferred Training and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in psychology, biology, nursing and other natural, life or health care field is preferred. The ability to collect, organize and analyze information in a clear and concise manner is 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!

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