Clinical Research Assistant, Community Outreach & Projects

Vcujobs; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support multiple active studies with a focus on community outreach, patient engagement, and research communications. The role requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills within a busy research environment.

Primary responsibilities include coordinating communications, liaising with cancer survivorship communities, and supporting project documentation and IRB

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Public Health or equivalent experience.
• Experience in community engagement, program coordination, or health research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project communications across the lab’s portfolio, including developing and disseminating research newsletters and stakeholder updates.
• Serve as a community liaison for the LEGO (THRIVE at Home) project, supporting outreach efforts to cancer survivorship communities and underserved populations.
• Provide research coordination support for the ACCERT project, including tracking deliverables, coordinating meetings, and maintaining project documentation.
• Support IRB documentation, data collection activities, and reporting as needed across projects.

Skills

Community engagement

Research coordination

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Public Health

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support multiple active studies with a focus on community outreach, patient engagement, and research communications. The role requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills within a busy research environment.

Primary responsibilities include coordinating communications, liaising with cancer survivorship communities, and supporting project documentation and IRB