UNIV - Program Coordinator I Journey - Pediatrics: Pediatrics Research Group

Job Description Summary Job Purpose: Serve as a Program Coordinator I who provides technical and professional services within the Pediatric Research Group (PRG). The position will assist the Program Manager, the Principal Investigators (PI), and other research assistants involved in the coordination of human subject activities as delegated by the Program Manager and PI. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Research Grant Cost Center CC001013 COM PEDS Children's Research Institute CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-05 Pay Range 38,985.00 - 55,559.50 - 72,134.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Work Shift Job Description Job Purpose: Serve as a Program Coordinator I who provides technical and professional services within the Pediatric Research Group (PRG). The position will assist the Program Manager, the Principal Investigators (PI), and other research assistants involved in the coordination of human subject activities as delegated by the Program Manager and PI. Responsibilities include site management and navigating study implementation of clinical trials, recruitment of study participants, scheduling study visits, data collection, conducting research protocols and assessments, collecting MR scans from radiology for processing, and maintaining up to date regulatory files. This position will be required to come on campus for treatments but may be eligible to work a hybrid work from home model at other times. May be required to work weekends. Preferred: Experience with clinic trials or human subjects. Experience with statistical Analysis Experience with Microsoft Excel Experience with feeding techniques for infants and scoring feeding skills Experience with non-invasive brain stimulation treatments Research Operations: Research Operations- Patient Visits 35% Screens participants for all studies independently (i.e screening for eligibility criteria). Maintains subject level documentation for all studies independently. Conducts and assist with study visits, performs research procedures and research assessments. Extracts data from EPIC. Performs transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation per protocol: applies ear electrodes, determines perceptual threshold, initiates stimulation per randomized assignment, monitors vital signs, coordinates stimulation with suck swallow during feeding. Conducts and/or documents consent for participants in a variety of studies independently applying knowledge of human subject’s protection regulations in the informed consent process. Research Operations -Regulatory 5% Completes IRB and/or Sponsor reportable events independently. Applies protocol and institutional guidelines to differentiate between reportable vs. non-reportable adverse events. Site and Study Management: 20% Makes recommendations to investigators and oversight organizations regarding site equipment and recruitment, for a clinical trial. Determines and allocates resources at a study level. Develops study protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training protocols/ manuals, standard operating procedures, and case report forms. Ensures study teams are compliant with institutional requirements/policies: provides training to staff around these feeding protocols and policies and ensures appropriate study specific training plans per Delegation of Authority Logs.Responsible for maintaining protocol specific training of all staff members listed on Delegation of Authority logs. Research Operations- Administrative 10% Assists with management and tracking of Investigation Product (IP) during study visits at the protocol and subject level. Collects, prepares, processes, and maintains inventory of research supplies used and patient specific MR scans, and provides guidance on system improvements related to MR handling. Corrects audit/monitor findings. Work with PIs on reporting adverse events to the IRB. Reviews study participant charges, identifies discrepancies and escalates to appropriate offices to ensure appropriate research billing compliance. Order supplies as needed to continue the study. Communication: 10% Prepares for and participates in team meetings. Serves as a primary liaison between Sponsor, PI, program managers, vendors, sub-contracts, and ancillary services including Imaging and Hospital services, etc., in the coordination of services needed. Data and Informatics: 15% Create and maintain the study databases. Uses EDC systems to enter data, in a timely manner. Detects issues related to data capture, collection or management and suggests solutions. Responsible for response to study specific queries within the EDC system in a timely manner. Creates data collection forms (CRFs and/or source documents) according to protocol. Completes basic statistical analysis. Other Duties as Assigned 5% 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. 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MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. 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