UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Journeyman - Department of PHS
About The Position
A part-time Program Assistant is needed to work on the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) research program. 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. The applicant will be responsible for helping with many aspects of the study, including recruitment of participants, data collection, biologic sample collection and processing, and medical record abstraction. This job will provide training and experience in longitudinal cohort studies, recruitment and data collection strategies, and working with pregnant individuals and their offspring.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience.
- A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Responsibilities
- Participate in screening, recruitment, and enrollment activities according to protocol procedures and learn to be independent in said tasks. Provide routine updates on status of activities in team meetings.
- Assist in the collection, preparation, and processing of research specimen.
- Abstract medical records.
- Collect data through site visits and follow-ups.
- Ensure adherence to federal regulations, IRB standards, and protocol requirements.
- Responsible for problem solving issues that arise during study procedures and participating in troubleshooting and development of alternative approaches with the study team. Perform additional functions incidental to research activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
