UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Job Description Summary

The candidate will work directly with Dr. Rachel Tomko 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

32,686.00 - 46,578.50 - 60,471.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

FLSA: Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM; On campus & must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Job Duties:

25% - Conduct Prescreening Activities:

• a. Respond to inquiry contacts to explain study opportunities and conduct pre-screen surveys to
• determine eligibility for in-person screening visits;
• b. Answer participant questions about studies and protocols;
• c. Utilize multiple calendars for scheduling and remind participants of their upcoming
• appointments;
• d. Maintain required documentation and record keeping.

25% - Conduct Screening Visits with Participants:

• a. 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;
• b. Collect and test biological samples from participants (urine, blood, saliva, breathalyzer);
• c. 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;
• d. When appropriate, refer the participant to outside clinical services;
• e. Must be familiar with all study protocols and emergency procedures.

25% - Assist with Data Entry:

• a. Perform data entry, maintain data files on research, and assist with data transfers;
• b. Verify data entered by other team members;

10% - Assist with Marketing Projects:

• a. 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:

• a. Assist in preparing and presenting data in weekly research team meetings;
• b. 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, emerging young adults (ages 12-25), and adults preferred. Excellent verbal communication and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and assure accuracy. 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 conf