Temporary Hourly Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Research
Posted on May 14, 2024
VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies
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VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) invites all interested candidates to apply for our exciting Hourly Research Assistant position! IDAS advances multidisciplinary research and training on the neuroscience of addictions and related neurobehavioral disorders. VCU is UNLIKE the rest. Our impact is measured one student and patient at a time.VCU's unequaled combination of excellence, diversity, research and creativity makes success possible for every one of our 300,000+ “RAMily” members. And that makes us one of the most innovative universities in the country. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive.
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Position Primary Purpose and General Duties:
This position will provide support to full-time research staff for a behavioral phenotyping study. Duties include: successfully completing all required training activities (including human subjects protections training), conducting phone and in-person screening of potential research participants, completing urine drug screening tests and recording results, maintaining study records, administering face-to-face assessments/clinical interviews, launching computerized behavioral tasks and questionnaires for participants, scheduling study visits, data entry and validation, and other administrative support tasks, as needed.
Minimum Hiring Standards
- Experience working in a clinical research setting recruiting, consenting, and carrying out study procedures with adult participants
- Proficient in computer skills including word processing, data entry, spreadsheet, database management, and entry level statistical/programming skills required.
- Strong interpersonal skills such as establishing rapport, maintaining participant motivation, empathic responding, ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, and ability to use clinical judgment in (rare) emergency situations.
- Strong organizational skills, including understanding of HIPAA regulations.
- VCU supports a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.
- Experience creating and administering surveys in REDCap
- Experience in conducting mental health surveys with adults
- Experience collecting biospecimens from research participants, including hair, saliva, and urine
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience, $12.74-$15.96/hour
Position Details:
Department: Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies
Employment Type: UP - University Employee PT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Brandon Seigel
Contact Email: seigelb@vcu.edu
Contact Phone:
