UNIV - Research Program Assistant - Journeyman - Department of PHS

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- ** Job Description Summary
** A part-time Program Assistant is needed to work on the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) research program. The candidate will provide technical and professional research services in the Department of Public Health Sciences and work closely with the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Pediatrics  applicant will be responsible for helping with many aspects of the study, including recruitment of participants, data collection, biologic sample collection and processing, and medical record abstraction.

This job will provide training and experience in longitudinal cohort studies, recruitment and data collection strategies, and working with pregnant individuals and their offspring.
** Entity
* * Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Research Grant
** Cost Center
** CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC
** Pay Rate Type
** Hourly
* * Pay Grade
** University-04
** Pay Range
** 33,339.

- 61,680.000
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 20
* * Work Shift
**** Job Description
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* Job Description:

** A part-time Program Assistant is needed to work on the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) research program. The candidate will provide technical and professional research services in the Department of Public Health Sciences and work closely with the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Pediatrics  applicant will be responsible for helping with many aspects of the study, including recruitment of participants, data collection, biologic sample collection and processing, and medical record abstraction.

This job will provide training and experience in longitudinal cohort studies, recruitment and data collection strategies, and working with pregnant individuals and their offspring.
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* Job Duties:

** 30% - Participate in screening, recruitment, and enrollment activities according to protocol procedures and learn to be independent in said tasks. Provide routine updates on status of activities in team meetings.
20% - Assist in the collection, preparation, and processing of research specimen.
20% - Abstract medical records.
20% - Collect data through site visits and follow-ups.
5% - Ensure adherence to federal regulations, IRB standards, and protocol requirements.
5% - Responsible for problem solving issues that arise during study procedures and participating in troubleshooting and development of alternative approaches with the study team. Perform additional functions incidental to research activities.
** MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
** A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Work schedule:

M/W or T/Th 9-5
** Additional

Job Description
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* 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:

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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)…