UNIV - Program Coordinator I - Novice - Department of Public Health Sciences

Job Description Summary

The Department of Public Health Sciences at The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Research Program Coordinator under the general supervision of the principle investigator. In collaboration with the PI and research team, the incumbent with coordinate the scientific implementation of research protocols for multiple complex research projects focused on the epidemiology, prevention, and control of genitourinary cancers. The candidate will be responsible for conducting research activities such as: screening electronic medical records for patients meeting eligibility criteria, prepare and code and enter data and compiling and managing all participant recruitment and enrollment data using REDCap. The role requires regular interaction with research team members including faculty and clinical investigators, clinical coordinators, clinical staff, and clinical fellows and residents. Experience with data management such as REDCap is preferred. The candidate will also be responsible for administrative tasks, such as: developing and maintaining forms, assisting with grant materials, communicating with the IRB, and assisting the PI and the other members of the research team with any lab-related tasks that arise. Must be flexible and can think creatively, as well as demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The candidate must have dependable transportation for travel.

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-05

Pay Range

38,985.00 - 55,559.50 - 72,134.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

30% - Assist with recruiting study participants and ensure that all study procedures are completed per protocol. Provides routine updates on status of research activities in team meetings.

30% - Records and compiles information related to patient screening and enrollment data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a variety of technological devices to input and retrieve data or generate reports.

15% - Maintain regulatory documents and communication with IRB and electronic record keeping.

15% - Assists in designing, developing, and modifying research 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 bachelor's degree and one year of relevant 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. (Frequent) 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 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 perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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