UNIV - Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division
About The Position
The candidate will work with the Entryway team in the Addiction Sciences Division to recruit and screen participants for research studies that focus on cannabis, tobacco, alcohol, and other substance use disorders. The candidate will assist in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological and biological research data, data entry, and organizational tasks. The candidate will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaire, interview, laboratory, and other clinical research data to determine eligibility of participants for ongoing and future research studies. The candidate will work with adults, as well as youth and their parents. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Travel around the local Charleston area may also be required.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience.
- A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
- Travel around the local Charleston area may also be required.
- Must be familiar with all study protocols and emergency procedures.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Collecting biospecimens
- Experience working with adolescents, emerging young adults (ages 12-25), and adults
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform data entry, maintain data files on research, and assist with data transfers
- Verify data entered by other team members
- Assist with marketing projects such as social media posting, creating ads in Canva, and posting flyers locally.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
