What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Assistant, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
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.
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.
Position Summary:
Under direct supervision, this
position will be responsible for supporting Principal Investigator(s), clinical
research coordinators, and other more senior members of a clinical study team
with administrative, regulatory, and data management tasks as assigned. Key
tasks may include: case-finding, evaluation and abstraction of source
documentation, case report form completion, database use and management
(including our institutional CTMS), data abstraction and organization for
presentation/publications. Responsible for subject data management and
maintaining source documents and subject files according to Good Clinical
Practice. May assist with preparing and shipping medical samples/specimens
to/from appropriate labs, providing administrative support to study activation
processes and regulatory maintenance of assigned studies. This is an entry
level position working under direct supervision. Common working titles may
include: clinical research assistant, clinical research associate.
Typical Duties:
Responsible for all aspects of candidate enrollment and
subject data management for clinical research trials
Key tasks include but are not limited to: casefinding,
evaluation & abstraction of source documentation, case report form
completion, database use & management, data abstraction &
organization for presentation/publication
Utilizes multiple data capture/retrieval systems &
interacts with variety of health care delivery systems to identify, track,
evaluate, collate, analyze & submit subject data
Collaborates closely with clinical research team, which may
include Principal Investigator (PI), to ensure that key
federal/state/local regulatory requirements are followed; that
institutional operational research objectives are met; and that ethical
obligations are kept
Develops, establishes and maintains productive relationships
with VCU colleagues, all customers and contacts at affiliate sites to
achieve essential research outcomes
16-24 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree & experience in health research and/or healthcare-related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Independent judgment and critical thinking skills
Discretionary decision making skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize autonomously
Excellent written & oral communications skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment and adapt to changing client status, regulations and work environment
Detailoriented organizational skills
Highly proficient with multiple computer applications,
including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet
management, PDF file creation/use, online database use/maintenance,
internet based research, network & online file maintenance &
management, and custom report generation
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
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.
Position will remain open until filled.
Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00/hour
Position Details:
Department: Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease & Metabolic Health
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: .75
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
University Job Code: Clinical Research Assistant (34001 - 34003)
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Denise Mitchell
Contact Email: denise.mitchell1@vcuhealth.org
Salary : $20 - $24
