UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Advanced - Department of Public Health Sciences

Job Description Summary

The Department of Public Health Sciences at The Medical University of South Carolina is looking to add a program assistant to assist with conducting nicotine and tobacco treatment research studies. Incumbent will be responsible for research study duties under general direction of a program coordinator and principal investigator. The candidate will be responsible for conducting research activities, such as: screening patients for study eligibility, conducting consent procedures and all study sessions with participants following established protocols, preparing and entering data for questionnaires, processing study compensation, compiling and managing all study related participant logs (i.e., medication logs, enrollment logs, shipping logs, etc.), facilitating specimen collection, and assisting with regulatory documents. The candidate is also responsible for communicating with a wide variety of entities ranging from cancer care teams to tobacco treatment teams and other research support. Experience with data management such as REDCap is preferred. The candidate will also be responsible for administrative tasks, such as: maintaining the studies’ equipment and supplies, maintaining forms, assisting with grant materials, assisting with budgetary reviews, communicating with the IRB, and assisting the PI with any lab-related tasks that arise. Must work well in teams, be flexible, have the ability to think creatively, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-04

Pay Range

32,686.00 - 46,578.50 - 60,471.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

30%- Recruits study participants and ensure that subject recruitment and retention are completed per protocol procedures. Collects data through site, home visit, or virtual intakes and follow-ups; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. Provides routine updates on status of research activities in team meetings.

30%-Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes and enters data into the database management system according to research specifications. Uses a variety of technological devices to input and retrieve data or generate reports.

25%-Must prepare and maintain regulatory documents and communication with IRB and electronic record keeping.

5%-Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. Assists in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments in REDCap or a similar database. May assist research and support staff.

5%-Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses.

5%-Performs additional functions incidental to research activities

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and four 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 clo