Research Assistant - Internal Medicine, Cardiology/PHC

Advertising Summary: 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 employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Internal Medicine

Department Summary:

Founded more than 20 years ago, the Pauley Heart Center is today the top-ranked heart center in Virginia.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death nationwide and in Virginia. Pauley's mission is to improve cardiovascular care and reduce health disparities for all through interdisciplinary, cutting-edge, clinical, translational and community-based research; training and developing the next generation of cardiovascular clinicians and researchers across all levels of education; and providing innovative and accessible cardiovascular procedural care (both surgical and catheter-based) that is the best in the Commonwealth. Pauley is a regional and national leader in research, education, and clinical programs involving electrophysiology; advanced cardiac imaging (MRI, CT, echo); advanced heart failure, including device-based treatments, total artificial heart, and heart transplant programs; cardio-oncology; high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions; adult congenital heart disease; and exercise-based cardiovascular disease prevention.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Pauley Heart Center is seeking applicants for an hourly, short-term Research Assistant position. This position will support cardiovascular research activities by assisting research staff with participant enrollment, data collection and management, regulatory documentation, and study coordination. The Research Assistant will work closely with research coordinators, investigators, clinical staff, and study participants to facilitate successful completion of research projects.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize work requirements to keep projects moving forward
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with assistance of supervisor; ability to obtain any required certifications in order to complete assignment (i.e. CITI, GCP etc.)
• Competency working with standard office computing programs (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PPT)
• Good communication skills
• US citizen or permanent residency or approved work Visa for the length of the assignment
• High school degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with health science related research
• Academic preparation in the area of health sciences or other appropriate academic area as applicable to the specific project
• Familiarity with clinical research processes and regulatory requirements.

Salary Range: $15-$25

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 3404B - Labs/Research Assistant Base

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Olivia Botelho
Contact Email: Olivia.Botelho@vcuhealth.org