Charleston, South Carolina6 days ago
35% - Manage and lead the following research related activities: Lead study visits and intake assessments: including performing diagnostic interviews consisting of structured clinical interviews and other related instruments; Document participant assessment data in research records and manages ongoing organization; Study recruitment activities (e.g., outreach events, flyers, tabling); Screening of interested individuals; Scheduling management of medical personnel for research study visits when necessary; Collection and testing of biospecimens: including blood, urine, saliva, breath; Prepares reagents and buffers required for sample processing; Uses lysis techniques to extract genomic DNA from saliva samples; Performs quality control checks on extracted DNA to assess concentration and purity prior to sequencing; Assists with the shipment and submission of DNA samples; Refers patients to resources available in community and social services; Assist with neuroimaging protocol: Acts as second-chair at the Center for Biomedical Imaging (CBI) during neuroimaging protocol alongside a trained operator; Problem solves issues that arise during clinical session and MRI scanning and participates in trouble shooting and developing alternative approaches; Assists with data transfer. Assist with school engagement, community outreach, promotion, education initiatives, and recruitment for programs; Identifies and solicits input and feedback from instructors, community members, school contacts, and students on the direction of the program; Schedules and completes interviews; Maintains updated and ongoing contact list of all program contacts, vendors, and events; Assists in data collection and development of program evaluation surveys, curriculum surveys, and establishes and leads focus groups to support program growth.