UNIV - Program Coordinator - Psychiatry: Brain Stimulation Laboratory

Job Description Summary

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Program Coordinator II. This position is assigned to the Brain Stimulation Laboratory for the purpose of managing, coordinating, planning and implementing research protocols throughout the lab across multiple studies. The individual will function as an expert and manage a team of researchers in their day-to-day operations, which may include recruitment, testing, sample selections, data recording, and operation of complex non-invasive brain stimulation protocols including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Electroencephalography (EEG), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), eye tracking, and functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) in human populations including PTSD, addiction, stroke, dementia, depression, and suicide risk. The Program Coordinator II will oversee regulatory paperwork and communications with the IRB, sponsors, and all other applicable governing bodies. This job will also include career development mentoring and opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in medicine, neuroscience, psychology or related fields.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001044 COM PSYCH Brain Stimulation Medicine CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-06

Pay Range

47,588.00 - 67,817.00 - 88,047.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

FLSA: Salaried

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Job Duties:

30%: This individual will manage, oversee, and train a team of research coordinators across multiple studies in the lab. They will maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant studies and perform research activities, including scheduling complex, multi-step study procedures, coordinating with multiple departments, physicians, and study sponsors. They will participate in feasibility and logistical planning for new and ongoing studies.

 

30%: This individual will serve as an expert in acquisition and execution of studies using MRI, EEG, TMS, eyetracking, fNIRS, behavioral, diagnostic, physiological, and other complex data types. They will coordinate data management collection according to the protocol requirements and compliance.

 

20%: This individual will create and maintain accurate and comprehensive records as required by the FDA, the IRB, study sponsors and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines. They will coordinate/ perform the reporting and communications with the IRB and the study sponsor remotely and during monitoring visits as relevant to research protocols, study implementation, adverse events (AEs), ongoing study updates, and other activities necessary for exceptional performance from study activation to close-out.

 

15%: This individual will write Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) and complete IRB-related study maintenance; collaborate with MUSC PIs in protocol writing and study design for investigator-initiated studies; and design and build RedCap databases as necessary for investigator-initiated studies.

 

5%: This individual will participate in MUSC IRB, VA R&D, and /or Sponsor initiated audits; Independently manage Study-specific data and identify data discrepancies and develop corrective action plans; assist with preparation for Data Safety Monitoring Board meetings.

Preferred Experience and Skills: A Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Exercise Science, or a related health sciences field. At least 3 years of prior experience working in a research environment is mandatory. At least 3 years of prior experience administering clinical questionnaires and neuropsychiatric cognitive assessments is mandatory. Specifically, at least 1 year of prior experience with EEG, fMRI, FNIRS, Eye tracking, and TMS is mandatory. 1 year experience working with combined fMRI-EEG-TMS and closed-loop EEG-rTMS multimodality systems is required. The ability to use Microsoft office and data processing programs including but not limited to MATLAB, R, and SPSS are very helpful. Strong interpersonal skills are key for promoting participant comfort during procedures and for being sensitive to any potential distress.

 

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and two years 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)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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