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Job Description Summary

The candidate will primarily work on a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health that is focused on treatment of cannabis use. The candidate(s) will assist the Principal Investigator(s) (Drs. Rachel Tomko and Erin McClure) and research team(s) in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological research data, data entry, and organizational tasks. The candidate(s) will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaires, interviews, biospecimens, neurocognitive tests, and other research data related to the primary study, as well as potential future research studies that use both in-person and remote data collection methods. The candidate(s) will need to be comfortable in interacting with study participants and members of the study team. The candidate(s) should be exceptionally well-organized and detail oriented.

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-04

Pay Range

33,339.00 - 47,509.00 - 61,680.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

FLSA: Hourly/Non-exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday during normal business hours. Weekend and evening hours may be required occasionally.

Job Duties:

• 30% - Independently conduct study visits, which include the following tasks: conducting and documenting consent for participants, administering diagnostic interviews, screening potential participants, and conducting Intakes to determine eligibility for research studies. Manage scheduling of therapists for research study visits when necessary.

• 25% - Enters data into a computerized database in a timely manner. Manage ongoing organization of patient data files. Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by FDA, Institutional Review Board, study sponsors and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.

• 25% - Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants, which includes screening, recruitment, and scheduling of research participants. Educate potential participants on study procedures at screening visit and ensure their consent to participate is informed.

• 5% - Handling of biospecimens (saliva, urine and blood), obtaining vital signs and assistance with data analysis.

• 5% - Keep track of study supplies and inventory to alert Program Coordinator when materials are running low. Maintain study equipment (such as study phones, shipping supplies, etc.) by keeping track of items, maintaining supplies, etc.

• 5% - Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated.

• 5% - Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Training & Experience: A bachelor’s degree in psychology, premed, neuroscience, biology, nursing, or other life sciences or health care field is preferred. Prior research experience in a lab, knowledge of REDCap data entry, management, reporting tools, interviewing research participants, conducting structured clinical interviews, neurocognitive tests and collecting biospecimens not required but valued. Excellent verbal communication and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and assure accuracy. The ability to collect, organize, and analyze information in a clear and concise manner.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three 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) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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