West Virginia University · 13 hours ago
Research Assistant - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expWest Virginia University is home to the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, which focuses on neurological and mental healthcare. The Research Assistant position involves supporting research activities, assisting patients, and performing various research-related tasks under supervision.
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Responsibilities
Obtain consent and assist patients in enrolling in wearable/biometric studies for memory problems, addiction, movement disorders, etc
Perform compliance calls, facilitate patient payments, perform tech trouble shooting and provide patient escort and support services for scheduled appointments
Administer cognitive and/or behavioral assessments, assess vital signs, perform EEG, etc
Plan and schedule research activities
Observe and record appropriate data, perform quality control review of results for accuracy and completeness
Perform and maintain inventory of study supplies
Operate, calibrate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment
Conduct literature and library searches on specified topics and prepare abstracts, PowerPoint presentations, and/or manuscript drafts if requested
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
Retrieves data reports from the respective repositories when requested
Assists with data archiving activities
Assists with clinical research trial participant recruiting activities
Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives and quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
Accompany study participants to scheduled appointments and provide assistance, as needed
Prepares reports and presents results of research activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of 0-6 months of experience in clinical research
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
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
Position requires the ability to work in a team environment, maintain a professional appearance and interact with others in a professional manner
Knowledge of research methods and design
Benefits
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
15 annual leave (vacation) days per year (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. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
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West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
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Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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