UNIV - Research Program Coordinator I - Psychiatry: Brain Stimulation Laboratory (BSL) Division

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

19h

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Brain Stimulation Laboratory for the purpose of assisting, coordinating, planning and implementing research protocols. The candidate will work on a research study which focuses on brain stimulation treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders and investigations of consciousness. The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological research data, data entry and organizational tasks. The candidate will be directly involved in the collection of questionnaire, interview, laboratory and other research data related to ongoing and future research studies. After hours' work may be occasionally required.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant program experience.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, Math, Chemistry or Physics, Biology or Psychology.
• One Year experience in the research field is helpful but not mandatory.
• The ability to use computer word and data processing programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office and statistical analysis programs are very helpful.
• The ability to collect, organize and analyze information in a clear and concise manner is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental study visits on healthy and clinical population human subjects using brain stimulation modalities.
• Enter data into a computerized database and manage ongoing organization of patient data files. Complete case report forms and maintain all study documents properly.
• Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation as required by FDA, Institutional Review Board, study sponsors, and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines in connection with research trials.
• Assist in phone screening for research participant recruitment.
• Coordinate proper data management according to protocol requirements and compliance, i.e. collect and record all data pertaining to study patients on the specific study and submit on time to research bases. Provide database support (design, implement, update and review for integrity).
• Perform diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and other related instruments. Document participant assessment data in research records.
• Conduct study visits after regular work hours when necessary to accommodate subject’s schedules.
• Scrutinize on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of study procedures and suggest changes in procedures when indicated.
• Obtain informed consent, screen and enroll study patients, conduct study visits as per protocol, coordinate patient visits, provide education to subjects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level