Program Assistant - Department of Medicine: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Job Description Summary

The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator and research team in the collection of research data, data entry, the recruitment of research participants, and miscellaneous organizational tasks for studies being conducted in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The candidate will work primarily on research studies that focus on the study of and development of treatments for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and other chronic liver diseases. The research assistant will be directly involved in the collection and organization of critical research data.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000968 COM DOM Gastroenterology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN06

Pay Range

37,944.00 - 49,266.00 - 60,690.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

• 35% - Serve as research assistant in gastroenterology & hepatology clinical trials. Screen subjects as required per protocol, coordinate patient visits, enter EDC data and resolve queries as needed, and maintain study documents.
• 25% - Prepare for, conduct, and be present for each monitoring and/or auditor visits for each study as required by sponsor, FDA, or internal audit. Address each follow-up task after visit follow- up letter is received.
• 20% - Assist management and study team in multiple tasks, focusing on data management for a robust portfolio. Support staff as needed by completing a variety of different tasks during study start up, maintenance and close-out.
• 20% - Assist with recruitment of research study patients on an on-going basis. Create pre-screening logs monthly for each study to submit to sponsor.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three 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!

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