"Clinical Research Assistant"

Job Details

Unit: School of Public Health MBU

Department: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Duties & Responsibilities:

Participant Assessments and Data Collection:

• Conduct assessments including collection of anthropometric, physical, interview, and survey data
• Data quality control and management

Lab & Biospecimen Management:

• Obtain blood samples via intravenous draw
• Observe best practices for safety and risk minimization
• Explain procedures to research participants and comfort those who may be nervous about needles
• Process samples for analysis in accordance with manualized procedures (e.g., blood, urine)
• Maintain up-to-date certification for phlebotomy and ethical conduct of human subjects research
• Maintain laboratory space, supplies, and equipment in accordance with institutional standards

Participant Recruitment, Screening and Retention:

• Screen participants for study eligibility in accordance with trial protocol
• Conduct orientation and informed consent visits
• Monitor rates of screening, enrollment, and ineligibility
• Retain study participants for follow up visits
• Work closely with lead Clinical Research Coordinator to manage day-to-day operations of ongoing studies.
• Assist with preparation of study-related materials (e.g., recruitment flyers and advertisements)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certification as a phlebotomy technician; e.g., NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT); ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT); AMT Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
• At least 1 year of experience conducting blood draws as a certified phlebotomist
• Familiarity with the research process and principles of research design
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Outstanding critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize autonomously, and possess strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced research environment while consistently centering participants’ needs and experience
• Flexibility with work hours to include early mornings for assessments, as well as occasional weekends and evenings as needed
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment and commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred with a degree in health science or related field
• Previous experience conducting blood draws in a research setting
• CITI certification in human subjects research

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

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 34002N - Clinical Research Assistant 2

Contact Information: Contact Name: SOPH HR
Contact Email: Brookst10@vcu.edu