Hourly Clinical Research Assistant (ACORN) | School of Medicine, Family Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

393d • $35,360 - $49,920

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant position at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine involves supporting primary care research activities, particularly focusing on two clinical trials related to sinusitis treatment and early cancer detection. The role requires engaging with patients and clinicians in various clinics across Virginia, contributing to participant recruitment, data collection, and adherence to study protocols. This position is ideal for individuals interested in health research and offers opportunities for both part-time and full-time work.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and experience in health research and/or healthcare-related fields are preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, participants, and clinicians.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with participants and community partners.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, conscientious, self-motivated, and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to think independently and critically, with discretionary decision-making skills.
• Ability to conduct and prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA standards as required by VCU and VCU Health.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license if using a personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in primary care research/work.
• Previous experience working in research.
• Strong, fluent communication skills (speaking and listening) in both Spanish and English.
• Interest and experience with direct patient care working in clinical settings.
• Experience using REDCap for data collection.

Responsibilities

• Traveling to primary care clinics, partner sites, and community events across Virginia.
• Engaging and building rapport with clinicians, practice staff, and patients.
• Participant recruitment, screening, consenting, and enrollment with detailed documentation, following study protocols.
• Collecting, labeling, storing, and shipping participant biospecimens.
• Timely response to patients and participants.
• Scheduling study participants.
• Responsible for delivery of study materials and participant compensation.
• Review and record medical chart abstraction.
• Accurate and secure transmission and storage of study data and documentation.
• Collaborate and communicate closely with study team members, keeping them updated on study activities.
• Attend and participate in meetings and trainings.
• Adherence to policies and guidelines specific to clinical sites as communicated by site contacts.
• Support the principal investigator and senior study staff with other studies and ACORN activities.

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED