UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: ASD
About The Position
The Research Program Assistant will support studies led by Drs. Kathryn Gex, Kevin Gray, and Rachel Tomko concerning cannabis use among young adults. The role assists principal investigators and research teams with participant recruitment, psychological research data collection, data entry, and organization. Data collection includes questionnaires, interviews, biological specimens, and other study data using in-person and remote methods. The position requires interaction with participants and study team members, attention to detail, adherence to study protocols, and careful database maintenance. It is an in-person position at MUSC in Charleston, with local travel potentially required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; availability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays is required. The assistant conducts participant prescreening and scheduling, guides participants through study visits, obtains consent, collects samples, administers questionnaires and interviews, and maintains documentation. The role also includes data management and quality checks, team communications, study supply and equipment upkeep, biological sample shipment, and assistance with marketing materials and other study protocols.
Requirements
- High school diploma and four years of relevant program experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the required program experience.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
- Strong attention to detail in following protocols and maintaining databases.
- Comfort interacting with study participants and members of the study team.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, neuroscience, social work, human development, public health, education, or a related field is preferred.
- Prior research experience in a laboratory is valued.
- Knowledge of REDCap data entry, management, and reporting tools is valued.
- Experience interviewing research participants, conducting structured clinical interviews, and collecting biospecimens is valued.
- Experience working with emerging young adults ages 18–25 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to study inquiries, explain study opportunities, and conduct prescreen surveys to determine eligibility for in-person screening visits.
- Answer participant questions about studies and protocols; schedule appointments using multiple calendars and send reminders.
- Refer participants to outside clinical services when appropriate.
- Obtain participant consent for relevant studies and lead participants through remote or in-person study visit activities.
- Collect and test urine, blood, saliva, and breathalyzer samples.
- Administer questionnaires and interviews; maintain required documentation and records.
- Know and follow study protocols and emergency procedures.
- Enter data, maintain research data files, assist with data quality checks, and verify data entered by other team members.
- Assist in preparing and presenting data at weekly research team meetings.
- Communicate issues and questions to the Program Coordinator and/or investigators and suggest workflow improvements.
- Track study supplies and inventory, alerting the Program Coordinator and/or investigators when materials are running low.
- Maintain study equipment, including study phones.
- Assist with shipping biological samples to external laboratories.
- Assist with marketing projects, including social media posts, creating ads in Canva, and posting local flyers.
- 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
