Research Assistant - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

Research Assistant - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

Company: West Virginia University

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Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Description

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant position.

About the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, research, and innovation institute providing neurological and mental healthcare for 330,000 patients annually. More than 300 physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer's disease. For more information, visit WVUMedicine.org/RNI.

About the Opportunity

Participates in the development, coordination and implementation of several research projects that are essential to the research activities of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Under the supervision of research faculty, performs a variety of independent and collaborative duties involved in these research projects.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
* 37.5-hour work week
* 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
* 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
* 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
* WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
* 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
* Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• The Research Assistant (RA) position supports research activities in the Clinical Research Unit in the WVU RNI with direction from clinical research specialists, investigators, and research scientists.
• Obtain consent and assist patients in enrolling in wearable/biometric studies for memory problems, addiction, movement disorders, etc. The RA is also responsible for activities such as compliance calls, patient payment, technology trouble shooting, etc.
• Administer cognitive and/or behavioral assessments, assess vital signs, perform EEG, etc.
• Plan and schedule research activities.
• Observes and records appropriate data and checks results for accuracy and completeness.
• Operates, calibrates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
• Conducts literature and library searches on specified topics and prepares abstracts.
• Prepares and organizes basic information for reports to be written by investigators and scientists.
• Maintains required records, statistics, reports, etc. as mandated by federal or state laws and/or institutional policies.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives and quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Prepare and report results of research activities.
• Accompany study participants to scheduled appointments and provide assistance, as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned or as directed.

Pay Grade: 15

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 0-6 months of related experience. Experience in clinical research is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and /or experience may be considered.
• All qualifications must be met at time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Have excellent communication skills.
• Candidate should be outgoing, organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to further the research goals of the WVU RNI.
• Able to adhere to firm deadlines.
• Position requires the ability to protect participant confidentiality and maintain composure when handling sensitive issues.
• Knowledge of research methods and design.

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: May 1, 2026

Posting Classification: Classified

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time