UNIV - Research Specialist I - Department of Public Health Sciences

Job Description Summary

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. This position is for a candidate who is capable of performing a full range of professional duties in their assigned research program area. The applicant will be responsible for working with a team to conduct the day-to-day aspects of research studies among pregnant and postpartum women and their offspring enrolled in the MUSC site of the Environmental
influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program. The applicant will be responsible for helping on all aspects of the studies, including subject recruitment, study retention, data collection and management, biologic sample collection and processing, data quality control, and assuring regulatory compliance. We are particularly interested in candidates who are interested in biologic sample collection and processing

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-04

Pay Range

$31,561 - $44,977 - $58,393

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• 35% - Collects, prepares, processes, ships, and maintains inventory of research specimens and provides guidance on system improvements related to specimen handling.

• 20% - Medical record abstraction. Help with medical record abstraction of participant information for the proposed study.

• 10% - Evaluate participants for entry into research study. Conduct screening and recruitment of research participants. Obtain informed consent.

• 10% - Develop and implement strategies to increase participant retention and follow-up. Develop new strategies to improve subject retention and completion of study visits including biologic sample collection.

• 10% - Manage data collection and entry functions. Assist with data quality assurance monitoring.

• 5% - Ensure adherence to federal regulations, IRB standards and protocol requirements. Maintain proper documentation and record keeping.

• 5% - Responsible for problem solving issues that arise during study procedures and to participate in trouble shooting and developing alternative approaches with the study team.

• 5% - Maintain and update supplies needed for study.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

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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