Job Description Summary
The Division of Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health (WRBH) within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a clinical research professional that will be responsible for performing a wide range of technical and professional activities with clinical research participants including pregnant and postpartum women.
Clinical research within the division is largely focused on patient-centered and community-based large-scale clinical research projects with a focus on improving the health services available to women during the pre-natal and post-partum periods. Projects span areas of focus including mental health, substance use, health disparities, and both physical/behavioral health complications following delivery.
The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day activities on the assigned clinical research project(s) to include: recruitment, screening for eligibility, obtaining informed consent, scheduling study visits, collecting and entering data, and participant retention. This is a hybrid-based position with both remote and in-person duties including duties on-site at clinics and hospitals.
All research activities are expected to be completed in compliance with division, institutional, and regulatory guidelines under the direction of program manager(s) and principal investigator (PI). Upon hire, candidates will complete clinical research training offered to research professionals at MUSC.
Applicants with the following are strongly encouraged to apply:
-educational backgrounds in psychology, sociology, public health, and human services
-prior work experience with underserved communities and/or in human services fields
-prior work experience in clinical research
-prior work experience in African American and/or Latino communities
Spanish language skills are a plus.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type?
Research GrantCost Center
CC001043 COM PSYCH Brain & Women's Health CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
University-05
Pay Range
$37,860 - $53,957 - $70,054Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
FLSA: Hourly
Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30AM – 5:00PM; In person with some remote work possible
Job Duties:
- 30% - Implement and manage the day-to-day operations of research studies, including coordination of research activities according to the research protocol.
- 20% - Evaluate participants for entry into research study. Conduct screening and recruitment of research participants. Obtain informed consent.
- 10% - Develop and implement strategies to increase research participation, retention, and follow-up.
- 10% - Manage data collection and entry functions. Assist with data quality assurance monitoring.
- 10% - Ensure adherence to federal regulations, IRB standards and protocol requirements.
- 10% - Develop standard operating procedures for studies, assist with IRB submissions, and maintain study regulatory files. Maintain proper documentation and record keeping.
- 5% - Responsible for problem solving issues that arise during study procedures and to participate in trouble shooting and developing alternative approaches with the study team.
- 5% - Maintain and update supplies needed for study.
Preferred Training and Experience: Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the conduct of clinical research is desirable. Ability to collect, organize and analyze information in a clear and concise manner. Applicant must have good organization and communication skills, as well as motivation, commitment and reliability. Applicant must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, other health care professionals and community partners.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant 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. (Frequent) 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 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 perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
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