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 interventions for trauma and opioid use. The program assistant will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaires, interview, laboratory, and other research data.

The candidate will also be responsible for managing social media websites for the laboratory and recruiting participants.
** 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-04
** Pay Range
** 33,339.

- 61,680.000
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 20
* * Work Shift
**** Job Description
**** FLSA:
** Hourly/Non-exempt
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* Work Schedule:

** Up to 20 hrs/week, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
** Remote Work:
** After 1 year training period, candidate will be eligible for 1-2 remote days per week.
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* Job Duties:

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* ** 25%** - The Program Assistant will help the program coordinator in the tracking of research participants, which includes screening, recruitment, and scheduling of research participants. Manage scheduling of medical personnel for research study visits when necessary. Prepare tracking reports as needed, present status to the research team at weekly meetings, and send study supplies to scheduled participants.
* ** 20%** - Performs diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and other related instruments and document participant assessment data in research records.
* ** 20%** - Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by FDA, Institutional Review Board, study sponsors and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.
* ** 20%*
* -Enters data into a computerized database and manage ongoing organization of patient data files.
* ** 5%*
* -Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated.
* ** 5%*
* -Maintains research supplies; monitors and arranges for periodic calibration of laboratory equipment.
* ** 5%*
* -Performs other duties as assigned which may include designing recruitment materials in graphic design softwares, flyering around campus and with associated clinics, and developing social media posts for laboratory accomplishments and participant.
** 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 and graphic design desirable. Ability to present information effectively in both written and verbal form.
** Additional

Job Description
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* 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:

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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.

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