UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Advanced - Department of Pediatrics: Developmental Pediatrics

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The employee will assist with the implementation and recruitment for multiple studies of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Primary activities include communicating with and recruiting families, agencies, and organizations across the state of South Carolina. This position may be eligible for remote work in the future.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience.
• Must have knowledge of regulatory information related to human subject research, including CCRT certification.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting participants throughout the entire research process for all current studies, including registration/consent, scheduling, implementing study procedures, and other participant-related duties.
• Administering and scoring key assessment instruments including DAS, WISC, WPPSI, PPVT, EVT and SB.
• Working with PI to ensure a smooth flow and exchange of information.
• Assist with the preparation of annual reports and IRB communications.
• Provide administrative assistance such as filing of documents, entering data responses to queries, providing feedback regarding study processes, and ensure approved and current protocols and paperwork is complete and filed appropriately.
• Provide training and supervision to college-aged research assistants.
• Assist with recruitment of participants for all studies.
• Communicate with statewide agencies and organizations in order to enhance recruitment efforts and assist with social media strategies focused on study recruitment.
• Liasson onsite with community partners to ensure smooth execution of community recruitment events.
• Assist with the development and implementation planning for new studies, including planning site qualification visits and assisting with grant preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED