Job Description Summary
The candidate will work with Drs. Amber Jarnecke & Tanya Saraiya as a Research Program Assistant on a federally-funded research study focused on addiction and trauma. The candidate will be responsible for executing tasks associated with the research study protocols. Specific tasks may include: assisting with participant recruitment; data collection and management; data quality control and maintaining study databases; assuring regulatory compliance. The candidate will work with adult participants, healthcare providers, community research partners, and academic colleagues at MUSC and many other institutions.
The candidate will have exceptional organizational and management and be able to manage multiple tasks. The candidate must have exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively with research staff, remote site staff, healthcare providers, administrative staff, study participants, and community research partners.
Drs. Jarnecke & Saraiya have substantial experience in mentoring and supporting individuals seeking graduate school or higher education. Mentorship will be provided as needed.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC001039 COM PSYCH Addiction Science CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-GEN06
Pay Range
37,944.00 - 49,266.00 - 60,690.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
FLSA: Hourly
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Job Duties:
25% Oversight of data collection with research participants:
Must be familiar with research study protocols;
Conducts study assessments, collection of self-report surveys with participants in-person, via remote video conference, and via phone;
Assists in navigating and problem solving the use of technology for data collection purposes;
Understands and executes emergency procedures.
25% Acts as a research representative of the research studies:
Manages recruitment platforms;
Describes study procedures, goals, assessment tasks, confidentiality limitations and potential risks thoroughly to participants;
Answers participant questions;
Obtains informed consent from participants;
Conducts participant debriefing at the end of study visits;
Maintains required documentation and record keeping.
20% Performs various lab support tasks to ensure compliance and lab organization:
Performs data entry and maintains data files on research;
Cleans study databases;
Ensures regulatory compliance
30% Schedules and communicates with research participants, study team members, and colleagues:
Including on-site visits, video conferencing assessments, and phone interviews;
Utilizes multiple calendars for scheduling;
Answers questions that come through studies’ phone and email systems;
Refers participants to resources available in community and social services
Preferred Training & Experience: A bachelor’s degree in psychology, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field is preferred. Prior research experience in a lab, knowledge of REDCap data entry, conducting informed consent with research participants, and collecting data–not required but valued. Experience working with adults with addiction and mental health conditions. Excellent verbal communication and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and assure accuracy.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)…