Clinical Research Assistant | Family Medicine | SOM | 625680

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project communications across the lab’s portfolio, including developing and disseminating research newsletters and stakeholder updates.
• Serve as a community liaison for the LEGO (THRIVE at Home) project, supporting outreach efforts to cancer survivorship communities and underserved populations.
• Provide research coordination support for the ACCERT project, including tracking deliverables, coordinating meetings, and maintaining project documentation.
• Support IRB documentation, data collection activities, and reporting as needed across projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Public Health or equivalent experience.
• Experience in community engagement, program coordination, or health research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, or a related field.

Pay

Salary Range: $45,000‑$55,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

Schedule

Full‑time (40 hours per week), non‑exempt, fully onsite.