Clinical Research Assistant SOM / Neurology - Virginia Commonwealth University

Summary

As part of the Center for Inherited Muscle Research Program (CIMR), this 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 regulator 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.

Responsibilities

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

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

(25%): Administrative Assistance
o Task 1: Update research regulatory folders and binders as needed
o Task 2: Other study related duties as assigned

Essential 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 a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant college coursework
Previous patient facing experience

This position is open until filled

ORP Eligible: No

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/

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. 

Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.

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.

Salary Range: 38,000 - 41,000

Position Details:

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

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Bree Bolin

Contact Email: briana.bolin@vcuhealth.org

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