Temporary Hourly Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Richmond, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time

**VCU Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies**

At VCU, we are UNCOMMON and UNLIKE any other university. 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. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.
- **Position Primary Purpose and General Duties**:

- **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.

**Preferred Hiring Standards**
**- 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

**Job Family**: Research and Innovation, **University Title**: Labs/Research Assistant, **Job Code**:34041NEach agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. **Equal Opportunity Employer



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