Research Assistant

Posting Details

Job Code/Title 82751 - H - Labs/Research Assistant 1 Position Number HU1272 Working Title Research Assistant Department Health Behavior And Policy Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range $16-$24 per hour Campus MCV Campus Position Type Hourly Hours/Week Normal work days Normal work hours Job Category Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No Is any portion of this position grant-funded? Yes - Continuation of this position depends on funding of the grant. Sensitive Position No Resource Critical No Description of the Job

Research coordination:
Works closely with PI to:
- Support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel, and other related aspects of the clinical study
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the study including problem-solving, communication, and protocol management

Duties to be performed as needed include:
- Reviews and develops a familiarity with the protocol
- Assists PI in the communication of study requirements to all individuals involved in the study
- Works with the PI to develop and implement recruitment strategies in accordance with IRB requirements and approvals
- Conducts or participates in the informed consent process including interactions with IRB and discussions with research participants
- Screens subjects for eligibility using protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant’s eligibility or exclusion
- Coordinates participant tests and procedures
- Collects data as required by the protocol
- Maintains study timelines
- Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies
- Completes study documentation and maintains study files
- Assists PI in preparation of any modifications to the scientific protocol in accordance with federal regulations and university and sponsoring agency policies and procedures

Research support:
- Assistance with manuscript and grants writing and preparation
- Assisting in the development of IRB protocols to give background information regarding the significance of the review, research questions, and research process
- Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

-Master’s Degree in Public Health (or related field) or equivalent research coordination experience
-Experience using software applications, such as Redcap and Qualtrics for participant tracking and data collection
-Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

-Prior research experience

Job Open Date 02/24/2021 Remove from posting on or before Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/103798 Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Other Document
3. Resume