Clinical Research Assistant | SOM | Department of Neurology

U.S. Anesthesia Partners; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental coverage

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to assist in the Center for Inherited Myology Research. The role involves preparing materials for study visits, collecting data from participants, and entering this data into appropriate research records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be proficient in standard office software, with a commitment to fostering a respectful environment. The position offers a salary range of $41,000 - $54,000 and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Interest and willingness to learn is essential.
• Proficient in the use of computers with the ability to learn new systems and software applications easily.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Center for Inherited Myology Research.
• Assist with data entry and maintain logs and charts.
• Prepare materials for study visits and collect data from participants.

Skills

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe

Interest and willingness to learn

Experience working with diverse populations

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Relevant college coursework (life sciences, health sciences, nursing, etc.)

Job description

Unit

School of Medicine MBU

Department

Neurology

Summary

The Department of Neurology has a talented, robust team of faculty and staff members spanning nine divisions, including representatives from every neurology subspecialty in adult and child neurology, plus award‑winning educators, clinical and translational neuroscientists, and master clinicians. The Department’s vision is to provide the best patient‑centered neurological care while fostering the career development, education, and training of our team members. We endeavor to realize this vision by fulfilling the following three missions: improve the lives of children and adults with neurological disorders through compassionate, high‑quality medical care and patient education; provide exceptional education to our students, residents, fellowships, and the wider community of medical professionals; and advance the knowledge of neurological diseases by actively developing innovative treatments through basic, translational, and clinical research.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Assistant provides integral support to the Center for Inherited Myology Research. They assist the Clinical Research Coordinators with updating and maintaining logs and filing charts; prepare, verify, and enter data into computerized information systems; assist with regulatory documentation; contact study patients for appointment reminders and follow‑up; and 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.

Core Responsibilities

Research Visit Assistance (50%)

• Prepare materials for study visits, including remote collection kits for participants
• Collect questionnaires and biospecimens from participants in clinic
• Enter collected data in appropriate research records
• File and store source documents in participant study binders
• Ensure proper collection, processing, and shipment of specimens

Data Entry (25%)

• Collect, review, and enter data into study databases
• Research and evaluate all documents for accuracy and completeness to ensure correct data is entered

Administrative Assistance (25%)

• Update research regulatory folders and binders as needed
• Other study related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Interest and willingness to learn
• Proficient in the use of computers with the ability to learn new systems and software applications with ease. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant college coursework (life sciences, health sciences, nursing, etc.)
• Previous patient‑facing experience

Salary Range

$41,000 - $54,000

Benefits

All full‑time university staff are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental coverage, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and other benefits.

FLSA Exemption Status

Non‑Exempt

Hours per Week

40

Restricted Position

Yes

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fully Onsite

University Job Title

34001N - Clinical Research Assistant1