Full-Time

Research Program Assistant

Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

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Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Compensation Overview

$32.7k - $60.5kAnnually

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Charleston, SC, USA

Travel around the local Charleston area may also be required.

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Social Media
Canva
Requirements
  • A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Neuroscience, Social Work, Human Development, Public Health, Education, 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, and collecting biospecimens not required but valued.
  • Experience working with adolescents, emerging young adults (ages 12-25), and adults preferred.
  • Excellent verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and assure accuracy.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct Prescreening Activities: Respond to inquiry contacts to explain study opportunities and conduct pre-screen surveys to determine eligibility for in-person screening visits; Answer participant questions about studies and protocols; Utilize multiple calendars for scheduling and remind participants of their upcoming appointments; Maintain required documentation and record keeping.
  • Conduct Screening Visits with Participants: Consent participants for the screening visit, conduct the screening, and consent the participant for the study in which they wish to enroll and for which they are eligible; Collect and test biological samples from participants (urine, blood, saliva, breathalyzer); Work closely with other study staff to facilitate participant transition from screening to enrollment in a study and coordinate transfer of assessment data in REDCap with regulatory approval; When appropriate, refer the participant to outside clinical services; Must be familiar with all study protocols and emergency procedures.
  • Assist with Data Entry: Perform data entry, maintain data files on research, and assist with data transfers; Verify data entered by other team members.
  • Assist with Marketing Projects: Assist with marketing projects such as social media posting, creating ads in Canva, and posting flyers locally.
  • Participate in Regular Team Meetings and Communications: Assist in preparing and presenting data in weekly research team meetings; Alert Program Coordinator and/or investigators of any issues or questions that arise or come from other study teams.
  • Assist with other study protocols as needed.
Medical University of South Carolina

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