UNIV - Program Coordinator II - Novice - Department of Public Health Sciences

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The candidate will provide technical and professional research services in the Department of Public Health Sciences and work closely with the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Pediatrics at MUSC. This position is for a candidate who is capable of performing a full range of professional duties in their assigned research program area. The applicant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day aspects of research studies among pregnant and postpartum women and their offspring enrolled in the MUSC site of the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program. The applicant will be responsible for aspects of the studies, including subject recruitment, study retention, data collection and management, biologic sample collection and processing, data quality control, and assuring regulatory compliance. We are particularly interested in candidates who are interested in biologic sample collection and processing.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and two years relevant program experience.
• Applicant must have good organization and communication skills, as well as motivation, commitment and reliability.
• Applicant must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, other health care professionals and community partners.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the conduct of clinical research is desirable.
• Ability to collect, organize and analyze information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to collect and process biologic samples for research studies.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the day-to-day operations of research studies, including coordination of research activities according to the research protocol. Employee will be expected to manage projects independently and appropriately and request assistance as needed. Facilitate start-up meetings and coordination across the different MUSC ECHO components and the national ECHO components (sponsor and internal).
• Collects, prepares, processes, ships, and maintains inventory of research specimens and provides guidance on system improvements related to specimen handling.
• Evaluate participants for entry into research study at local site and by traveling to nearby MUSC clinics. Conduct screening and recruitment of research participants. Obtain informed consent.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase research participation, retention and follow-up. Monitor recruitment activity and develop new strategies to improve subject recruitment.
• Manage data collection and entry functions. Assist with data quality assurance monitoring.
• Abstraction of medical records
• Ensure adherence to federal regulations, IRB standards and protocol requirements. Responsible for the budgeting of the clinical components of the project. Develop standard operating procedures for studies, assist with IRB submissions, and maintain study regulatory files. Maintain proper documentation and record keeping.
• Responsible for problem solving issues that arise during study procedures and to participate in trouble shooting and developing alternative approaches with the study team.
• Maintain and update supplies needed for study.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees