Research Associate, School of Medicine/Family Medicine

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Job Code Clinical Research Coordinator (34111N-34113N)

Recruitment Pool All Applicants

Posting Number req7647

Unit School Of Medicine MBU

Department Family Medicine/1610

Department Website Link

Location VCU

Address 1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Summary:

The VCU Department of Family Medicine and Population Health’s research team is recruiting for a full-time research associate. The research associate will participate in all aspects of the research process and contribute to recruitment, data collection, processing, and dissemination along with senior project investigators, project staff, and trainees. This position is a key part of the Fuemmeler Lab and the National Cancer Institute funded cancer health equity center (VA-ACCERT). Dr. Fuemmeler conducts public health research and the VA-ACCERT center he directs aims to improve dissemination and implementation of evidence-based health promotion and cancer prevention services to individuals and families living in income-based housing.

Typical Duties

• Complete research activities including recruitment, screening, enrollment, and supporting research participants.
• Assist with development of interview guides and other data collections instruments
• Conduct interviews and focus groups either remotely (Zoom, phone, or other platforms) and in person
• Establish standard operating procedures for all research-related activities.
• Meet all regulatory and compliance requirements. Support Institutional Review Board (IRB) activities including initial submissions, continuing amendments, annual and safety reports.
• Keep the Principal Investigator (PI) and leadership informed regarding study operations and progress. Actively identify problems or trends in their development; notify and involve appropriate resources for problem‐solving; recommend procedural modifications or operational improvements and direct implementation and evaluation activities.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and publications.
• Be primarily responsible for primary day-to-day administrative duties for the project serving as a central resource for all study-related issues, including managing team-wide meetings.
• Complete other duties assigned by supervisor or PI. Most of our work is done on-site or within the community with potentially some work done remotely.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Knowledge of or familiarity with community engaged research approaches
• Prior experience working with IRB
• Experience or familiarity with electronic health records
• Prior experience implementing, developing, and/or leading research programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of direct research experience
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable working both independently (self-guiding) and collaboratively as tasks require
• Self-motivated, excellent in work planning, time management, organization, and multitasking
• Familiarity with data entry skills, including Microsoft Office, REDCap, web/PC-based software
• Ability to quickly adapt to situations, problem solve, and respond to changing priorities
• Reliable transportation; Ability to travel occasionally for in-person interviews and site visits
• Demonstrates flexibility and a collaborative mindset; thrives in team environments and readily adapts to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Position is open until filled.

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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.

FLSA University Employee

Job FTE 1

Exemption Status Exempt

Restricted Position

E-Class UF - University Employee FT

Job Category University Employee

ORP Eligible No

Salary Range $50,000-$65,000

Compensation Type Salaried

Target Hire Date 7/8/2025

Contact Information for Candidates

Ashley Krauss

ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org

Documents Needed to Apply Resume Cover Letter