UNIV - Research Program Coordinator I - Novice - Pediatrics: Developmental Behavioral

Assist with the implementation and recruitment for multiple studies of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Primary activities include communicating with and recruiting families, agencies, and organizations across the state of South Carolina. This position may be eligible for remote work in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assisting participants throughout the entire research process for all current studies, including registration/consent, scheduling, implementing study procedures, and other participant-related duties. Must be able to accurately administer and score key assessment instruments including DAS, WISC, WPPSI, PPVT, EVT, and SB. Must have knowledge of regulatory information related to human subjects research, including CCRT certification.
• Responsible for working with PI to ensure a smooth flow and exchange of information. Assist with the preparation of annual reports and IRB communications. Provide administrative assistance such as filing of documents, entering data responses to queries, providing feedback regarding study processes, and ensure approved and current protocols and paperwork is complete and filed appropriately. Provide training and supervision to college-aged research assistants.
• Assist with recruitment of participants for all studies. Communicate with statewide agencies and organizations in order to enhance recruitment efforts and assist with social media strategies focused on study recruitment. Liaison onsite with community partners to ensure smooth execution of community recruitment events.
• Assist with the development and implementation planning for new studies, including planning site qualification visits and assisting with grant preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant program experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift)

Pay

Pay range: $45,300.00 - $61,100.00 - $77,000.00 per year, hourly rate.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40