Research Assistant

Posting Details

Job Code/Title 82751 - H - Labs/Research Assistant 1 Position Number HU0918 Working Title Research Assistant Department Kinesiology And Health Sciences Organizational Overview

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Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range $13-$20 Campus Monroe Park Campus Position Type Hourly Hours/Week 29 Normal work days Monday - Friday Normal work hours 8am - 5pm Job Category Research 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 Yes Description of the Job
The Vascular and Integrative Physiology ( VIP ) Laboratory, housed in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, is seeking a research assistant to work on the recruitment and implementation of clinical trials with different populations under the supervision of Dr. Rodriguez Miguelez. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Recruiting study participants
• Preparing and coordinating study visits
• Complete experimental visits
• Data collection, management, and analysis
• Preparation of research abstracts, manuscripts, and reports.
• Assisting with study-related documentation

Required Qualifications
-Must possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
-Must have excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills
-Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
-Must be able to work as part of a team and prioritize work requirements and multitask in a fast-paced environment
-Must be BLS / CPR certified Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a clinical research setting preferred
• Previous experience using peripheral vascular technology preferred
• Previous experience in sample/blood processing preferred
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in health or biology related disciplines

Job Open Date 07/27/2021 Remove from posting on or before Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information
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2. * Please describe any previous experience in the healthcare related and/or medical research field.
   
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Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)