Job Description Summary

The program assistant will oversee, coordinate, and assist in the screening, recruitment, and enrollment of research participants for clinical treatment trials using behavioral and medication-based interventions for patients with obesity and tobacco use.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001042 COM PSYCH Bio-Behavioral Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN06

Pay Range

37,200.00 - 48,300.00 - 59,500.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Description of Position: The program assistant will oversee, coordinate, and assist in the screening, recruitment, and enrollment of research participants for clinical treatment trials using behavioral and medication-based interventions for patients with obesity and tobacco use. Duties will involve the collection of psychological and other health related research data, data entry and management, and organizational tasks including providing study status updates for the Principal Investigator for these trials. The program assistant will be responsible for maintaining regulatory and training documents as required by Federal, State, Local, and Institutional protocol regulations and policies. The program assistant will provide administrative/technical assistance with grant proposals, internal/external audits, and publication and dissemination of research findings.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• 35% - Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants, which includes recruitment, screening, scheduling, and enrollment in the trials.
• 30% - Facilitate participant study visits throughout the trials, which involves collecting psychological and other health related research data, as well as reimbursement of research participants.
• 25% - Document and manage participant data in electronic research records, including data entry.
• 5% - Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by the Institutional Review Board and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.
• 5% - Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, biology, or other natural, life, or health care science and one year of research-related work experience is required. Basic working knowledge of computer-based information systems is required. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures is required. Excellent time management skills and attention to detail required. Ability to present information effectively in both written and verbal form is required. Ability to consistently exercise independent judgement and discretion is required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others is required. Experience on federally-funded research studies and/or pharmaceutical trials is preferred. Experience or familiarity with data management systems, including SPSS, REDCap, and/or OnCore is preferred.

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 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.

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