UNIV - Research Program Coordinator I - Psychiatry: SMART
Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary The incumbent will oversee, coordinate
and assist in the screening, recruitment and enrollment of research
participants, the collection of psychological and biological
research data, data entry on case report forms and electronically,
and organizational tasks including study status updates for the
Principal Investigator in the Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences. The research coordinator will be responsible
for maintaining regulatory and training documents as required by
Federal, State, Local, Institutional protocol regulations and
policies. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? Research Grant Cost Center
CC001056 COM PSYCH Weight Management 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, 8:30 AM - 5:00PM Job Duties: 30% -
Coordinate and manage tracking of all research participants, which
includes recruitment, screening, scheduling, enrolling, completion
of study visits, and reimbursement of all research participants.
20% - Document participant data in research records. Manage
participant electronic and paper files, including data entry. 20% -
Collect routine clinical psychometric assessments. 10% - Collect
and/or coordinate the collection and shipping of biological
specimens. 10% - Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive
documentation as required by the Institutional Review Board and
Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research
trials. 5% - Conduct study visits and/or recruitment outreach after
regular work hours or off campus when necessary to accommodate
participants’ schedules, ability to travel, and sites for
recruitment. 5% - Performs other duties as assigned. Preferred
Training and Experience: Master’s degree in psychology,
neuroscience, biology, social science or quantitative field.
Experience on federally-funded research studies and/or
pharmaceutical trials. Additional Job Description Minimum
Requirements : A bachelor's degree and three 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.
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