Research Assistant - Department of Ophthalmology

About The Opportunity

Responsible for supporting the clinical research faculty in conducting clinical research. Duties and functions include but are not limited to administrative tasks (such as scheduling meetings, developing and maintaining databases, etc.), liaison tasks (such as with institutional review board, co-investigators, etc.), and direct clinical research activities (to include both patient care and non-patient care tasks). Will be expected to assume responsibility for ongoing management of multiple ongoing and planned clinical studies. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks
• Wellness programs

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Pay

Pay Grade: 15

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one (1) year of administrative research support in a health care environment
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills: writing and verbal
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Basic computer knowledge and prior experience with all the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills
• Internet proficiency and ability to gather data and prepare reports
• Ability to prioritize is a must
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Be present in a professional and positive manner

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures. At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers. Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.