UNIV - Research Program Coordinator I - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Job Description Summary

The candidate will work with Drs. Book and Voronin, responsible for executing all tasks associated with the protocol which include neuroimaging, neurocognitive assessments, and clinical interview or self-report measures designed to assess eligibility criteria, psychopathology, medical health, social relationships, personality, and substance use.

Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

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-05

Pay Range

38,985.00 - 55,559.50 - 72,134.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

FLSA: Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM; Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Remote Work: Hybrid eligible following training (2-3 days/week with prior approval)

Job Duties:

30% - Interviews research participants:

• Must be familiar with the entire Study protocol;
• Conducts clinical assessments, self-report surveys, neuropsychological testing, mobile activity monitoring, and careful assessments of environment, psychopathological symptoms, substance use, and social functioning to participants in-person, via remote video conference, and via phone;
• Understands emergency procedures.

20% - Assists with neuroimaging protocol:

• Runs participants through mock MRI scanner;
• Acts as second-chair at the Center for Biomedical Imaging (CBI) during neuroimaging protocol alongside a trained operator;
• Problem solves issues that arise during clinical session and MRI scanning and participates in trouble shooting and developing alternative approaches;
• Assists with data transfer;
• Executes E-Prime tasks.

15% - Acts as a research representative for the Study:

• Describes study procedures, goals, assessment tasks, confidentiality limitations and potential risks thoroughly to participants;
• Answers participant questions;
• Obtains informed consent and assent from participants;
• De-briefs participants at the end of the visit;
• Maintains required documentation and record keeping.

15% - Performs various lab support tasks to ensure compliance and lab organization:

• Collects biospecimens: including blood, urine, saliva, hair, and teeth to assess hormone levels, neurotoxin exposure, and genetics; processes and prepares for shipment.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Refers patients to resources available in community and social services;
• Participates in team meetings and provides updates on assigned tasks.
• Purchase any necessary supplies, following Institutional procurement policies

15% - Schedules and communicates with research participants:

• Including on-site visits, video conferencing assessments, and phone interviews;
• Utilizes multiple calendars for scheduling;
• Answers questions that come through ABCD phone and email systems;
• Reminds participants of their upcoming appointments.

5% Other Duties as Assigned.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: A bachelor's degree and one year relevant program experience.

Preferred Training and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field is preferred. Prior research experience in a lab, knowledge of REDCap data entry, management, reporting tools, interviewing research participants, conducting structured clinical interviews, neuropsychological tests and collecting biospecimens – including drawing blood and MRI assessments not required but valued. Excellent verbal communication and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and assure accuracy.

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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