UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Job Description Summary

The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological research data, data entry and organizational tasks for studies being conducted in the Department of Psychiatry/Addiction Sciences Division. The candidate will work on research studies which focus on the study of and development of interventions for interpersonal violence and addiction. The program assistant will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaire, interview, laboratory and other research data.

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-GEN08

Pay Range

45,300.00 - 61,100.00 - 77,000.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

FLSA: Hourly

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Job Duties:

• (20%) Manage and/or oversee the day-to-day running of research protocols. Review workload and operating procedures, determine priorities and allocate resources to meet workload requirements.
• (20%) Manage data collection and entry functions, either directly or indirectly through supervision of a research assistant and/or data entry personnel. Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants. Prepare reports as needed and present status to the research team at weekly meetings.
• (20%) Evaluate participants for entry into research study. Execute and oversee screening and recruitment of research participants and coordination of research activities. Perform diagnostic interviews consisting of structures clinical interviews and other related instruments. Document participant assessment data in research records. Collect psychophysiological and biological data through human laboratory methods.
• (15%) Complete regulatory documentation for submissions as required. Initiates and maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by the FDA, DOD, Institutional Review Board, study sponsors, and Good Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.
• (15%) Monitors study documentation for compliance with protocols, SOPs, federal, state, and local regulations and for safety and effectiveness of research protocol.
• (5%) Assist in hiring process of research staff when necessary. Supervise and train research staff in research activities such as psychiatric assessments, human laboratory testing procedures, and data entry and management.
• (5%) Performs other duties as assigned. 

Preferred Training and Experience:  A Bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, nursing or other natural life, or health care field preferred. Knowledge of computer-based information systems desirable. Ability to present information effectively in both written and verbal form.

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)

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

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