UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: ASD
About The Position
The Research Program Assistant will support research studies led by Drs. Kathryn Gex, Kevin Gray, and Rachel Tomko, focused on cannabis use among young adults. The role assists principal investigators and research teams with participant recruitment, psychological research data collection, data entry, and organizational tasks. It involves collecting questionnaires, conducting interviews, gathering biological specimens, and collecting other research data through both in-person and remote methods. The position is in person at MUSC in Charleston, with possible travel around the local Charleston area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; availability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays is also required. The assistant conducts participant prescreening and scheduling, leads study visits, obtains consent, administers questionnaires and interviews, collects and tests biological samples, and maintains study documentation. The role also supports data management and quality checks, team meetings, study supplies and equipment, shipment of biological samples, and marketing projects. A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience are required; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the experience requirement. A bachelor's degree in a related field and prior research experience are preferred but are not required.
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.
- Must be comfortable interacting with study participants and members of the study team.
- Strong attention to detail in following protocols and maintaining databases.
- Ability to work in person at MUSC Charleston; travel around the local Charleston area may be required.
- Physical capabilities include frequent sitting, standing upright, walking or mobility, repetitive hand and arm movements, reaching, and fine motor work; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 15 pounds; and the listed vision, hearing, and sensory abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, psychological and brain sciences, neuroscience, social work, human development, public health, education, or a related field.
- Prior research experience in a laboratory.
- Knowledge of REDCap data entry, management, and reporting tools.
- Experience interviewing research participants, conducting structured clinical interviews, or collecting biospecimens.
- Experience working with emerging young adults ages 18–25.
Responsibilities
- Respond to participant 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 remind participants of upcoming appointments.
- Refer participants to outside clinical services when appropriate.
- Obtain informed consent for relevant studies and lead participants through study visit activities, either remotely or in person.
- Collect and test urine, blood, saliva, and breathalyzer samples.
- Administer questionnaires and interviews; maintain required documentation and records; and know study protocols and emergency procedures.
- Enter research data, maintain research data files, assist with data quality checks, and verify data entered by other team members.
- Help prepare and present data at weekly research team meetings; communicate issues or questions to the Program Coordinator and/or investigators and suggest workflow improvements.
- Monitor study supplies and inventory, maintain study equipment such as study phones, and assist with shipping biological samples to external laboratories.
- Assist with marketing projects, including social media posts, Canva advertisements, and local flyer distribution.
- 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
