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 the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) research program. The candidate will provide technical and professional research services in the Department of Public Health Sciences and work closely with the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Pediatrics at MUSC. The applicant will be responsible for helping with many aspects of the study, including data collection, biologic sample collection and processing, medical record abstraction, assuring regulatory compliance, and assisting with any lab-related tasks that may arise. We are particularly interested in candidates who are interested in biologic sample collection and processing. The candidate must be flexible, as well as demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be able to work flexible hours such as evenings and some weekends.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
Research GrantCost Center
CC001038 COM PHS Operations CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
University-04
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work schedule: M-F, 12 – 8 PM; some weekends may be required
Job Duties:
60% - Collects, prepares, processes, ships, and maintains inventory of research specimens. Provides guidance on system improvements related to specimen handling. Maintains and updates lab supplies needed for study.
20% - Abstraction of medical records and maintenance of medical record release forms.
10% - Collects data through site visits and follow-ups.
5% - Ensure adherence to federal regulations, IRB standards, and protocol requirements.
5% - Responsible for problem solving issues that arise during study procedures and participating in troubleshooting and development of alternative approaches with the study team. Perform 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 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)
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