Job Description Summary
The incumbent will assist the Principal Investigator in the recruitment of research participants, the collection of psychological and physiological research data, and data entry and organizational tasks for the studies being conducted. The candidate will be involved directly in the collection of questionnaire, interview, laboratory and other research data. The candidate will also conduct basic laboratory experiments focused on searching for immune dysfunction in posttraumatic stress disorder condition.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type?
Research GrantCost Center
CC001051 COM PSYCH Military Sciences CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
University-04
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
FLSA: Hourly
Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Job Duties:
- 35% - Screening and recruiting of subjects and healthy volunteers; Scheduling and running subjects, raters and procedures; and Administration of questionnaires.
- 25% - Data entry and scoring in a computerized database, Preparing and maintaining study binders and ensuring that regulatory procedure are followed.
- 25% - Perform experimental work involving preparing chemical solution, mapping cytokines from human blood or other tissue. Maintain laboratory Equipment.
- 15% - Collect and transfer databases for statistical analysis, perform assigned statistical analysis of data. Perform daily laboratory maintenance activities.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and two years journey-level technical experience in a related laboratory setting. A bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline may be substituted for the required work 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. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.
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