Advertising Summary: 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. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Pauley Heart Center

Department Summary: Founded more than 20 years ago, the Pauley Heart Center is today the top-ranked heart center in Virginia, and one of only a handful of named heart centers in the nation. Headquartered at VCU Health in Richmond with outpatient centers throughout central and southeast Virginia, Pauley provides clinical services and community education and outreach programs throughout the region.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death nationwide and in Virginia, and despite advances in prevention and treatment in recent decades, CVD disproportionately affects individuals with poor social determinants of health. Pauley's mission is to improve cardiovascular care and reduce health disparities for all through interdisciplinary, cutting-edge, clinical, translational and community-based research; training and developing the next generation of cardiovascular clinicians and researchers across all levels of education; and providing innovative and accessible cardiovascular procedural care (both surgical and catheter-based) that is the best in the Commonwealth. Pauley is a regional and national leader in research, education, and clinical programs involving electrophysiology; advanced cardiac imaging (MRI, CT, echo); advanced heart failure, including device-based treatments, total artificial heart, and heart transplant programs; cardio-oncology; high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions; adult congenital heart disease; and exercise-based cardiovascular disease prevention. Pauley also operates top-flight sub-specialty clinics and research programs investigating cardiac amyloidosis; cardiac sarcoidosis; and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Founded more than 20 years ago, the Pauley Heart Center is today the top-ranked heart center in Virginia, and one of only a handful of named heart centers in the nation. Headquartered at VCU Health in Richmond with outpatient centers throughout central and southeast Virginia, Pauley provides clinical services and community education and outreach programs throughout the region.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death nationwide and in Virginia, and despite advances in prevention and treatment in recent decades, CVD disproportionately affects individuals with poor social determinants of health. Pauley's mission is to improve cardiovascular care and reduce health disparities for all through interdisciplinary, cutting-edge, clinical, translational and community-based research; training and developing the next generation of cardiovascular clinicians and researchers across all levels of education; and providing innovative and accessible cardiovascular procedural care (both surgical and catheter-based) that is the best in the Commonwealth. Pauley is a regional and national leader in research, education, and clinical programs involving electrophysiology; advanced cardiac imaging (MRI, CT, echo); advanced heart failure, including device-based treatments, total artificial heart, and heart transplant programs; cardio-oncology; high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions; adult congenital heart disease; and exercise-based cardiovascular disease prevention. Pauley also operates top-flight sub-specialty clinics and research programs investigating cardiac amyloidosis; cardiac sarcoidosis; and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize work requirements to keep projects moving forward
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with assistance of supervisor; ability to obtain any required certifications in order to complete assignment (i.e. CITI, GCP etc.)
• Competency working with standard office computing programs (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PPT)
• Good communication skills
• US citizen or permanent residency or approved work Visa for the length of the assignment
• High school degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with health science related research or academic preparation in the area of health sciences or other appropriate academic area as applicable to the specific project

Salary Range: $15 - $25 depending on experience

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 30

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 34041N - Labs/Research Assistant 1

Contact Information:
Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org