Research Assistant - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant

About the Opportunity

Participates in the development, coordination and implementation of several research projects that are essential to the research activities of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. Under the supervision of research faculty, performs a variety of independent and collaborative duties involved in these research projects.

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
• A range of health insurance and other benefits
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks

What You'll Do

• The Research Assistant (RA) position supports research activities in the Clinical Research Unit in the WVU RNI with direction from clinical research specialists, investigators, and research scientists.
• Obtain consent and assist patients in enrolling in wearable/biometric studies for memory problems, addiction, movement disorders, etc. The RA is also responsible for activities such as compliance calls, patient payment, technology trouble shooting, etc.
• Administer cognitive and/or behavioral assessments, assess vital signs, perform EEG, etc.
• Plan and schedule research activities.
• Observes and records appropriate data and checks results for accuracy and completeness.
• Operates, calibrates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
• Conducts literature and library searches on specified topics and prepares abstracts.
• Prepares and organizes basic information for reports to be written by investigators and scientists.
• Maintains required records, statistics, reports, etc. as mandated by federal or state laws and/or institutional policies.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives and quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Prepare and report results of research activities.
• Accompany study participants to scheduled appointments and provide assistance, as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned or as directed.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 0-6 months of experience in the following:
  
  
  
  • Clinical research
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Have excellent communication skills.
• Candidate should be outgoing, organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to further the research goals of the WVU RNI.
• Able to adhere to firm deadlines.
• Position requires the ability to protect participant confidentiality and maintain composure when handling sensitive issues.
• Knowledge of research methods and design.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.