Job Description Summary

This position will support the federally and state-funded research and knowledge translation projects to the Center for Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions (CRRNC). Under limited supervision, the candidate will be responsible for a variety of research activities related to spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, and other disability related research grants. Duties will include contributions to overall data collection, processing, management, analysis, dissemination, and other activities as needed by the team.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000209 CHP - CRRNC

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

This position will support the federally and state-funded research and knowledge translation projects to the Center for Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions (CRRNC). Under limited supervision, the candidate will be responsible for a variety of research activities related to spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, and other disability related research grants. Duties will include contributions to overall data collection, processing, management, analysis, dissemination, and other activities as needed by the team.

Job Duties:
30% - Assist with data entry processing: Assists with the of data collection for research studies. Provides support to the overall team by spending a modest portion of time entering data and conducting verification procedures with other data entry to ensure its accuracy and utility.
30% - Under supervision, creates initial regulatory submissions and annual reports to Federal regulatory authorities and funding agencies (NIH, FDA, etc.). Completes IRB and/or Sponsor reportable events. Develops and submits amendments to the IRB.
30% - Development of materials for dissemination and knowledge translation: The assistant will assist in the development of materials for dissemination directly to stakeholders based on research findings from our studies. This will include the identification and summary of relevant research. The assistant will assist with the development newsletters, research briefs, research alerts, and other materials intended for our stakeholder audience.
5% - Leadership: Participates in team meetings, encourages, and supports colleagues in completing project work, assists with identifying efficiencies and improving processes and provides assistance with activities.
5% - Data organization and analysis: Stores databases and study documents in secure places, performs quality checks and preliminary analyses, assists in the development of PowerPoints and posters for presentations and manuscripts for publications.

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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