Research Assistant Jobs in Virginia

INTRODUCTION

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid time off, 12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Clinical Research Assistant provides integral support to the Center for Inherited Myology Research. The Clinical Research Assistant will assist the Clinical Research Coordinators with updating and maintaining logs and filing in charts; prepare, verify and enter data into computerized information systems; assist with regulatory documentation; contact study patients for appointment reminders and follow up. The Research Assistant will also assist with supply inventory for network studies.

This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

Core Responsibilities:

Research Visit Assistance (50%)
- Prepare materials for study visits, including remote collection kits for participants
- Collect questionnaires and biospecimens from participants in clinic
- Enter collected data in appropriate research records
- File and store source documents in participant study binders
- Ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens

Data Entry (25%)
- Collect, review and enter data into study databases
- Research and evaluate all documents for accuracy and completeness to ensure correct data is entered

Administrative Assistance (25%)
- Update research regulatory folders and binders as needed
- Other study related duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Interest and willingness to learn
• Must be proficient in the use of computers with the ability to learn new systems and software applications with ease. Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant college coursework (life sciences, health sciences, nursing, etc.)
• Previous patient facing experience

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $41,000 - $54,000

BENEFITS

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 34001N - Clinical Research Assistant 1

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Name: Eric Hunsley

Contact Email: eric.hunsley@vcuhealth.org