Research Assistant

Location:DescriptionOpen Date:WELCOME TO CLEMSON!Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.So,... are you ready?Job SummaryResponsible for setting up and shipment of study equipment and assessments, administering participant equipment tutorial, check-in and reminder study survey completion calls, administering psychosocial and behavioral surveys, collecting, entering and analyzing data, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements, and performs other duties as assigned.Job Duties40% - Essential - Research Participant Protocol Coordinator:Sets up and ships the study equipment and assessments to participants. Implements the participant check-in and reminder study survey completion calls. Meets weekly goals of setting up study equipment, shipping equipment and administering calls (e.g., a tutorial to practice using equipment, administeringsurveys, activity reminders such as instructions for returning study equipment and assessments). Completes data forms with high accuracy and attention to details.40% - Essential - Data Collection Coordinator:Collects, analyzes, and enters data for research studies and ensures quality control. Objectively and consistently administers psychosocial and behavioral surveys to participants. Establishes rapport with study participants and maintains contact with participants enrolled in the study. Facilitates, supports, and motivates study participants. Communicates with study participants to ensure adherence to study protocol.10% - Essential - Quality Control and Compliance /Regulation Adherence:Interprets rules and regulations pertaining to research to ensure compliance, consistency, and quality control in research projects. Recommends changes in procedures to facilitate protocol compliance as well as to locate, enroll, and track participants. May be asked to assist with recruitment to help the senior investigative team with enrollment goals including diversity goals, which may lead to travel and attendance of community events to distribute study information5% - Essential - Training and Public Communication:Ensures that documents are appropriately gathered and maintained, and IRB-, Good Clinical Practice-,and HIPAA regulations are followed. Trains assistants and volunteers who engage with study participants, gather and enter data. Composes and disseminates information on study activities to the senior research investigative team. Monitors compliance of study procedures with federal, state and university regulations.5% - Essential - Works with minimal supervision. Plans, organizes, and coordinates multiple work assignments and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others. Effectively and professionally communicates sensitive information and maintains confidentiality. Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsEducation - 1st Bachelor's Degree - related to positionWork Exp 1+ yearsProficient with Office 365 and Zoom software.This position may require direct contact with vulnerable populations and requires medical clearances and vaccinations against COVID-19 or other diseases.Preferred RequirementsWork Exp 2+ yearsPsychology, gerontology, health or behavioral sciences, other related fieldExperience working on NIH-funded studies. Experience working with older adults and/or diverse populations. Experience with REDCap and Qualtrics. Possible experience with Mighty Networks, Monday.com, SPSS, R, and SAS.This position requires direct contact with vulnerable populations and requires medical clearances and vaccinations against COVID-19 or other diseases.ResponsibilitiesJOB KNOWLEDGEFirm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situationsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers onlyBudgetary ResponsibilitiesNo Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.Physical Requirements25% - Stand for prolonged period40% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period40% - Walk or move about5% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc5% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)5% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)20% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself85% - Recognize or inspect visually20% - Move, transport, raise or lower20% - Extends hands or arms in any direction100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of visionWorking Conditions5% - Overnight TravelWork ScheduleStandard Hrs: 37.5, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pmCompensation InformationBand: G08 (expected pay $ 45,300.00)Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.Essential Personnel LevelNormal OperationsJOB LOCATION:Seneca, SCApplication DeadlineMay 8, 2026Military And VeteranMILITARY EQUIVALENCY:Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.Veteran PreferenceSouth Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.Closing StatementClemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.QualificationsApplication InstructionsFor more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=110407&PostingSeq=1Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-ca24c25f5dd1436db12f26edbfe2fc9b