Research Associate - Faculty

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

15h

About The Position

This individual will have responsibilities with the Department of Health Science and Research. This individual will be supervised by Dr. Kautz.

Requirements

Individual must be a citizen of the United States or meet federal and state requirements for employment at MUSC.
Must have a clinical doctorate, or a doctoral degree in a related field.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and experimental procedures in accordance with an approved human subject protocol.
Strictly adheres to the study protocol including, when required, subject randomization and/or delivery of treatment without knowledge of factors that could potentially bias the study outcomes.
Documents initial findings, treatment or other activities in which the subjects participate, interval assessments, and follow-up evaluations.
Keeps required study documentation current and in an approved format.
Participates in all aspects of data analysis.
Participates in interdisciplinary meetings of the project team and research team.
Assists in preparation of research proposals, IRB documentation, and/or scientific publications.
Initiates ideas for improvement of the performance of research studies.
Accepts suggestions for improvement of methodology.
Actively recruits subjects for participation in research studies.
Manages time and schedules subjects to allow for unforeseen situations.
Evaluates potential research subjects to determine whether they fulfill research study criteria.
Identifies specific physical and psychosocial problems that would impair a subject's ability to participate as required by the experimental protocols.
Performs ongoing assessment of the subjects. Recognizes indications of subject's intolerance of procedures, unanticipated rate of progress, significantly altered physical/mental status, or undesirable secondary effects of study participation.
Terminates activities when tolerance is impaired.
Works effectively with subjects, family, treatment team members and other health care providers in coordinating study participation with clinical services.
Maintains and submits accurate records of time and activities.
Maintains supplies.
Provides a safe and hazard free environment for subjects and co-workers.
Reports all safety hazards and faulty equipment.
Develops evaluation forms, procedural manuals, and data collection documents.
Understands and adheres to laboratory and applicable hospital policies and procedures.
Performs duties of other research staff during staff absences and arranges work coverage during planned absences.
Establishes and maintains effective, courteous and cooperative relationships and communication with subjects, subjects family and co-workers.
Utilizes appropriate, effective instructor/learner interaction techniques to assure a positive learning atmosphere when engaged with students.