UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Job Description Summary

The candidate will provide technical and professional research services in the Addiction Sciences Division of MUSC for Dr. Jennifer Dahne. This position is for an employee who is capable of performing the full range of professional duties in their assigned program area.

Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Research Grant Cost Center CC 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 Scheduled: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM; on campus

Job Duties

• 35% - Collect demographic, behavioral, and psychological research data, primarily through remote methods (e.g., via phone, video). Assessment approaches include questionnaires, interviews, and human laboratory methods and are a blend of in-person, phone, and video assessments. Strong phone (i.e., interpersonal) skills are a necessity.


• 35% - Manage data collection and entry functions including development and testing of REDCap databases. Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in study procedures when indicated. Recognize errors in the database system when reviewing participant self-report data.


• 25% - Coordinate, manage, and aid in recruitment (including consent and participant scheduling), tracking, and retention of all research participants. Prepare tracking reports as needed and present status to the research team monthly, including areas of improvement regarding recruitment procedures.


• 5% - Perform other duties as required such as train within the eIRB system to assist in minor amendments if needed.

Preferred Training and Experience

A bachelor's degree and 6 months of relevant program experience. A background in research, including in the development of electronic research databases within REDCap and/or EPIC is preferred. Ability to collect, organize, and analyze information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, sponsors, and other health care professionals. REDCap and EPIC experience is also preferred.

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

• 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.


• Continuous Ability to work indoors.


• Infrequent 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.


• Continuous Ability to fully use both hands/arms.


• Frequent Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.


• Frequent Ability to reach in all directions.


• Continuous Possess good finger dexterity.


• Continuous Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.


• Infrequent 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.


• Continuous 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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Why Join Us

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.