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Clinical Research Assistant, Neuromuscular Medicine - School of Medicine / Neurology

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 10, 2022


Clinical Research Assistant, Neuromuscular Medicine - School of Medicine / Neurology

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/

Summary

This position is to work on current research studies associated with the VCU Neuromuscular Medicine Division.
The clinical trials (drug studies) are in the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis (MG), and
peripheral neuropathy space. We also have several additional studies in the natural history of ALS, natural history of
primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), myasthenia gravis fatigue study, myasthenia gravis COVID study, and sarcoidosis-associated
small fiber neuropathy study.

Key responsibilities of the research assistant will include:
 Assist with participant recruitment, enrollment and retention
 Scheduling and coordination of all visits
 Acquiring and processing study data including questionnaires (to include patient reported outcome measures).
 Documenting clinical assessments
 Record keeping and data management to include data entry in the electronic data capture.
 Ensuring regulatory compliance

Duties and Responsibilities

15% - Study Participant Recruitment and Enrollment
Schedule follow up assessment/visits with participants; assure study visits and
collections are done at appropriate time intervals. Recruits and consents study
participants. Review clinical schedule for recruitment and follow-up
appointments.

70% - Data Collection and Analysis, Database Management
Collect, review, and enter data into study databases. Researches and evaluates all
documents for accuracy and completeness to ensure correct data is entered.
Coordination of external data transfers and harmonization of multiple data sources.

15% - Research Visit Assistance
Prepare materials for study visits, including remote collection kits for participants.
Collect questionnaires and bio-specimens from participants in clinic, and enter into
the research records, as well as storing source documents into participants' study
files. Ensures proper collection, processing, and shipment of specimens.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Must be fluent in spoken and written English. Must have
excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work professionally and efficiently with students,
faculty, and patients/clinical research participants. Candidates must complete mandatory competencies and
certifications required by VCU and VCUHS such as the NIH Human Subject Protection training required by
federal regulations for research. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and
student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field of study. Prior research experience is preferred. Ability to complete relevant CITI
training. Prior experience with database management, research protocol development and IRB policy and procedures
is preferred.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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

ORP Eligible: No

This position is open until filled, with a priority application review date of June 6, 2022

UNIVERSITY JOB CODE: Clinical Research Assistant 1-3 (34001)

Salary Range: $36,000 - $49,000/annually



Position Details:

Department: Neurology / 1590
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt




Contact Information:

Contact Name: Denise Mitchell

Contact Email: denise.mitchell1@vcuhealth.org

Contact Phone:




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