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This position is assigned to the BioBehavioral Medicine Division for the purpose of assisting, coordinating, planning and implementing research protocols. This includes but is not limited to subject recruitment, testing, sample selections, data recording (etc.) in human research.
ENTITY
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
WORKER TYPE
Employee
WORKER SUB-TYPE
Research Grant
COST CENTER
CC001042 COM PSYCH Bio-Behavioral Medicine CC
PAY RATE TYPE
Hourly
PAY GRADE
University-GEN08
PAY RANGE
45,300.00 - 61,100.00 - 77,000.00
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
WORK SHIFT
JOB DESCRIPTION
FLSA: Hourly
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Four overnight shifts required per month
JOB DUTIES:
- 10% - Assist with the recruitment and phone screening of research participants, including the development of new advertising materials, meeting with and calling potential participants, distribution of advertising materials and collaborating with relevant providers and researchers.
- 20% - Obtain informed consent, enroll study patients, conduct study visits as per protocol, coordinate patient visits, provide education to subjects. Implement study protocol with enrolled patients, schedule patient visits, coordinate and schedule visits with clinical staff, record pertinent data required per protocol. Administer experimental clinical treatment to enrolled patients as written in the protocol. Maintain communication with enrolled patients throughout duration of participation in clinical trial.
- 5% - Perform 4 overnight shifts per month, monitoring participants in our research sleep laboratory.
- 5% - Attend regular meetings with the study PI’s to present updates and progress of the study. Record and prepare up to date information on the progress of the study for the PI’s. Attend weekly staff meetings and other lab meetings as requested.
- 10% - 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.
- 15% - 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). Conduct data retrieval from large databases for data reporting and analyses. Enter data into a computerized database and manage ongoing organization of patient data files. Complete case report forms and maintain all study documents properly in compliance with both MUSC and VA standards.
- 5% - Manage the distribution, secure storage, maintenance and reacquisition of all study materials sent home with participants. Maintain adequate stock of non-reusable study materials and ensure the proper reordering of diminishing supplies.
- 10% - Conduct laboratory procedures, which can include (but not limited to) the following: quantitative sensory testing (QST) for pain, biomechanical assessments, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and MRI scanning, including following protocols, developing site specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), as needed. Once trained and competent in these procedures, provide education and training on these protocols and technologies as requested. Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair study equipment as appropriate. Coordinate repair or replacement of study equipment beyond expertise.
- 5% - Conduct study visits before and after regular work hours when necessary to accommodate the schedules of the subjects, MRI availability, surgery scheduling, or other scheduling necessities.
- 10% - Schedule and participate in all sponsor monitoring visits to review study protocols and collected data. Maintain Lab Schedule as needed. Coordinate subject and provider scheduling, including psychologist, physician, and physical therapist, as needed.
- 5% - Assist in the development and maintenance of proper and up to date COVID procedures including screening participants, developing and implementing socially distanced methods of data collection where appropriate, sanitation procedures, PPE standards, social distancing in the lab when necessary, working from home when possible, daily self-monitoring (including weekends), and all other measures required by MUSC, the VA, the CDC, and local and federal law.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant program experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & TRAINING
A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Psychology Biomedical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, Math, Chemistry or Physics. 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.
Upon completion of both Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Brain Stimulation Laboratory (BSL) training, this individual will need to function in an independent manner.
Supervision is available as needed.
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
INTRODUCTION
This position is assigned to the BioBehavioral Medicine Division for the purpose of assisting, coordinating, planning and implementing research protocols. This includes but is not limited to subject recruitment, testing, sample selections, data recording (etc.) in human research.
ENTITY
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
WORKER TYPE
Employee
WORKER SUB-TYPE
Research Grant
COST CENTER
CC001042 COM PSYCH Bio-Behavioral Medicine CC
PAY RATE TYPE
Hourly
PAY GRADE
University-GEN08
PAY RANGE
45,300.00 - 61,100.00 - 77,000.00
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
WORK SHIFT
JOB DESCRIPTION
FLSA: Hourly
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Four overnight shifts required per month
JOB DUTIES:
- 10% - Assist with the recruitment and phone screening of research participants, including the development of new advertising materials, meeting with and calling potential participants, distribution of advertising materials and collaborating with relevant providers and researchers.
- 20% - Obtain informed consent, enroll study patients, conduct study visits as per protocol, coordinate patient visits, provide education to subjects. Implement study protocol with enrolled patients, schedule patient visits, coordinate and schedule visits with clinical staff, record pertinent data required per protocol. Administer experimental clinical treatment to enrolled patients as written in the protocol. Maintain communication with enrolled patients throughout duration of participation in clinical trial.
- 5% - Perform 4 overnight shifts per month, monitoring participants in our research sleep laboratory.
- 5% - Attend regular meetings with the study PI’s to present updates and progress of the study. Record and prepare up to date information on the progress of the study for the PI’s. Attend weekly staff meetings and other lab meetings as requested.
- 10% - 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.
- 15% - 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). Conduct data retrieval from large databases for data reporting and analyses. Enter data into a computerized database and manage ongoing organization of patient data files. Complete case report forms and maintain all study documents properly in compliance with both MUSC and VA standards.
- 5% - Manage the distribution, secure storage, maintenance and reacquisition of all study materials sent home with participants. Maintain adequate stock of non-reusable study materials and ensure the proper reordering of diminishing supplies.
- 10% - Conduct laboratory procedures, which can include (but not limited to) the following: quantitative sensory testing (QST) for pain, biomechanical assessments, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and MRI scanning, including following protocols, developing site specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), as needed. Once trained and competent in these procedures, provide education and training on these protocols and technologies as requested. Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair study equipment as appropriate. Coordinate repair or replacement of study equipment beyond expertise.
- 5% - Conduct study visits before and after regular work hours when necessary to accommodate the schedules of the subjects, MRI availability, surgery scheduling, or other scheduling necessities.
- 10% - Schedule and participate in all sponsor monitoring visits to review study protocols and collected data. Maintain Lab Schedule as needed. Coordinate subject and provider scheduling, including psychologist, physician, and physical therapist, as needed.
- 5% - Assist in the development and maintenance of proper and up to date COVID procedures including screening participants, developing and implementing socially distanced methods of data collection where appropriate, sanitation procedures, PPE standards, social distancing in the lab when necessary, working from home when possible, daily self-monitoring (including weekends), and all other measures required by MUSC, the VA, the CDC, and local and federal law.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant program experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & TRAINING
A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Psychology Biomedical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, Math, Chemistry or Physics. 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.
Upon completion of both Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Brain Stimulation Laboratory (BSL) training, this individual will need to function in an independent manner.
Supervision is available as needed.
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Research Coordinator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Research Coordinator roles can attract RFEs if your degree field doesn't directly map to the position. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and confirm your transcript shows coursework in a related discipline before your employer files.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, affiliated research hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time without waiting for the April lottery. Focus your search on these employers to avoid a year-long delay.
Use Migrate Mate to filter H-1B sponsors
Search Research Coordinator positions on Migrate Mate to see employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role. That history signals familiarity with the process and reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-filing.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run your title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before you reach the offer stage so you negotiate within a compliant range.
Clarify grant funding status with your employer
Research Coordinator positions are frequently funded by grants with fixed end dates. Confirm with your employer whether the H-1B petition will be tied to a specific grant period, since USCIS approves these roles only for the duration of confirmed funding.
Request premium processing if your OPT is expiring
If you're on OPT with an end date approaching, ask your employer to file with premium processing. USCIS currently adjudicates premium petitions within 15 business days, which gives you a decision before your current authorization lapses.
H-1B Visa Research Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the qualification depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Research Coordinator roles tied to clinical trials, epidemiology, or biomedical research typically qualify when the employer documents that the degree is a standard entry requirement for the position.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Research Coordinators?
Universities, academic medical centers, hospital research departments, pharmaceutical companies, public health agencies, and government-affiliated research institutions are the most active sponsors. Cap-exempt institutions like universities can file at any time without the lottery. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can a Research Coordinator job on a fixed-term grant still support an H-1B petition?
Yes, USCIS allows H-1B petitions for grant-funded positions, but the approval period will typically match the confirmed funding period. Your employer will need to document the grant award and duration. If the grant is renewed, your employer can file an extension to cover the new period.
What happens to my H-1B status if my research project ends early?
If your employment ends before your H-1B expires, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can look for a new sponsoring employer or take other action to maintain status. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, and you can begin work once the petition is received by USCIS.
Do Research Coordinator roles at nonprofit research institutes avoid the H-1B cap?
They can. Nonprofit research organizations that are affiliated with or related to a university or government entity may qualify as cap-exempt employers, allowing them to file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. The employer must meet specific USCIS criteria for cap exemption, so confirm this status directly with the hiring institution before relying on it in your timeline.