Clinical Research Assistant - Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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- 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- Research
- Staff
- School of Public Health MBU
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Unit: School of Public Health MBU
Department: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Duties & Responsibilities:
Participant Assessments and Data Collection:
- Conduct assessments including collection of anthropometric, physical, interview, and survey data
- Data quality control and management
- Process samples for analysis in accordance with manualized procedures (e.g., blood, urine)
- Assist with scheduling participant visits and retention activities
- Maintain accurate regulatory and study documentation, including participant records.
Participant Recruitment, Screening and Retention:
- Screen participants for study eligibility in accordance with trial protocol through community-based outreach and engagement activities
- Conduct orientation and informed consent visits
- Monitor rates of screening, enrollment, and ineligibility
- Retain study participants for follow up visits
- Work closely with lead Clinical Research Coordinator to manage day-to-day operations of ongoing studies.
- Assist with preparation of study-related materials (e.g., recruitment flyers, advertisements, and intervention materials)
- Support development of recruitment materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate
Community Engagement Responsibilities
- Foster trust and respectful communication with communities participating in the research
- Assist with implementation of community-engaged research activities and community events
- Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, organizations, and stakeholders to support study implementation
Intervention Materials:
- Assist with adaptation of existing intervention content to meet needs of residents of income-based housing
- Support the development of new intervention content to address health literacy
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Familiarity with the research process and principles of research design
- Experience in clinical research or community-based research
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize autonomously, and possess strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced research environment while consistently centering participants' needs and experience
- Flexibility with work hours to include early mornings for assessments, as well as occasional weekends and evenings as needed
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS or equivalent is preferred with a concentration in health sciences or a related field
- Experience with REDCap
- CITI certification in human subjects' research
- Formal training and / or experience in community-engaged research
Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000
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 - This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
University Job Title: 93400 - Open
Contact Information:
Contact Name: SOPH HR
Contact Email: Brookst10@vcu.edu