Hourly Research Assistant | School of Medicine, Family Medicine

The Regional Municipality of Durham; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a research assistant to support externally funded academic research. Responsibilities include data collection, literature reviews, and project management in a collaborative research environment. Candidates should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with a high school diploma or relevant degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in research or a related field.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research participant recruitment and data collection.
• Perform data entry, management, and analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Statistical software (SPSS, SAS, etc.)

Job description

The purpose of this position is to assist with externally funded academic research led by Principal Investigator Mignonne C. Guy, Ph.D.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in research participant recruitment and obtaining informed consent.
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative data collection.
• Perform data entry, cleaning, management, and analysis of ongoing research projects.
• Conduct and prepare systematic literature reviews.
• Maintain research databases.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of research activities and study materials.
• Manage project timelines and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Assist with the preparation of manuscripts for academic journals.
• Prepare PowerPoint and poster presentations for professional conferences and meetings.
• Assist with grant proposal preparation and submission.
• Attend in-person and teleconference project meetings.
• Meet regularly with the supervisor to discuss research assignments.
• Perform routine clerical duties as requested, if essential to the research activities of the supervisor or project to which the research assistant is assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent applicable combination of training, education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.
• Experience: Previous research experience: Prior experience in academic or clinical research is highly desirable. Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyze and interpret data accurately. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Ability to prepare manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
• Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in data entry, analysis, and documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Team-oriented: Ability to work collaboratively with the research team, participants, and external stakeholders.
• Independent worker: Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility: Willingness to attend in-person and teleconference meetings as needed.
• Clerical skills: Proficiency in performing routine administrative tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or a related discipline).
• Familiarity with IRB processes and ethical guidelines for human subjects research.
• Experience with data management and statistical software (e.g., REDcap, SPSS, SAS, NVivo, Dedoose) is a plus.

ORP Eligible: No

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

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