What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIV - Research Program Coordinator I - Psychiatry: Military Sciences position at MUSC Health?
Job Description Summary
This position is assigned to the Military Sciences Division for the purpose of assisting, coordinating, planning and implementing research protocols. This includes but is not limited to subject recruitment, testing, sample selections, data recording, and subject interviewing, etc. in human research. This individual will assist with studies of computer related task, such as response inhibition task, and other psychological testing for cognition and emotion among patients with posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD). The individual will gain experience with physiological measures (Go Nogo, trail making test, and digital span). The individual will also gain experience with self-report measures and behavioral tasks that index difficulties such as inattention, stress, anxiety, executive function impairment, and depression.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC001051 COM PSYCH Military Sciences CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-GEN08
Pay Range
45,300.00 - 61,100.00 - 77,000.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
FLSA: Hourly
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Job Duties
Preferred Experience & Additional Skills: A bachelor’s or higher degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science or related field is preferred. Prior experience in research is helpful but not mandatory, but a willingness to learn new tasks will be important. Further, prior experience with clinical trials or other physiological measures, such as Go Nogo, as well as neuropsychological rests is preferred but not mandatory. The ability to use computer word and data processing programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, MATLAB, R, and SPSS are very helpful. Strong interpersonal skills are key for promoting participant comfort during procedures and for being sensitive to any potential distress.
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)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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This position is assigned to the Military Sciences Division for the purpose of assisting, coordinating, planning and implementing research protocols. This includes but is not limited to subject recruitment, testing, sample selections, data recording, and subject interviewing, etc. in human research. This individual will assist with studies of computer related task, such as response inhibition task, and other psychological testing for cognition and emotion among patients with posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD). The individual will gain experience with physiological measures (Go Nogo, trail making test, and digital span). The individual will also gain experience with self-report measures and behavioral tasks that index difficulties such as inattention, stress, anxiety, executive function impairment, and depression.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC001051 COM PSYCH Military Sciences CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-GEN08
Pay Range
45,300.00 - 61,100.00 - 77,000.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
FLSA: Hourly
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Job Duties
- 15% - Assist with recruitment and screening of research participants, including the development of advertising materials, meeting with and calling potential participants, distribution of advertising materials, and collaborating with relevant providers and researchers.
- 15% - Obtain informed consent, enroll study participants, conduct study visits as per the protocols and provide education information to subjects.
- 15% - Conduct study visits before and after regular working hours when necessary to accommodate the schedules of subjects, etc.
- 15% - Coordinate proper data management collection according to protocol requirements and compliance. This individual will maintain behavioral, diagnostic, and other physiological data.
- 15% - Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive records as required by he FDA, the IRB, the sponsors and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines. This individual will schedule and participate in all sponsor and/or IRB monitoring visits to review study protocols and collected data.
- 10% - Conduct some rating scale assessments.
- 10% - Conduct data retrieval from large databases for data reporting and analysis.
- 5% - Attend weekly staff meetings to review study progress.
Preferred Experience & Additional Skills: A bachelor’s or higher degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science or related field is preferred. Prior experience in research is helpful but not mandatory, but a willingness to learn new tasks will be important. Further, prior experience with clinical trials or other physiological measures, such as Go Nogo, as well as neuropsychological rests is preferred but not mandatory. The ability to use computer word and data processing programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, MATLAB, R, and SPSS are very helpful. Strong interpersonal skills are key for promoting participant comfort during procedures and for being sensitive to any potential distress.
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)
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