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UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Surgery: Clinical Trials

MUSC Health
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2026
Job Description Summary

The Department of Surgery is actively recruiting for a Research Program Assistant. The Research Assistant is responsible for coordination of the Department of Surgery’s biobank initiatives by managing regulatory compliance, data collection, specimen collection, and indexing.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001066 COM SURG Administration 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

Pay Range:

$33,339.00 - $47,509.00 - $61,680.00 (min - mid - max)

Job Duties

  • 35% - Specimen Collection and Processing - Actively participate in the collection, processing, and proper storage of tissue and blood specimens, ensuring specimens are directed to the appropriate storage locations and ready for research use.
  • 25% - Specimen and Database Management - Develop, maintain, and update a centralized database of all specimens collected by Department of Surgery investigators, ensuring accurate tracking and data integrity.
  • 25% - Funding Support - Assist trainees and faculty in preparing, compiling, and submitting funding applications related to biobanking projects, including grant documentation and coordination with mentors.
  • 15% - Regulatory Oversight - Lead in the establishment and maintenance of IRB applications for the collection of benign tissue and blood specimens, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal guidelines.

Preferred Education And Experience

A bachelor's degree. Works independently with minimal supervision. Must exercise judgment and discretion. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Must be able to communicate effectively.

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) 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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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