Unit: School Of Nursing MBU

Department: Research

Duties & Responsibilities:

VCU School of Nursing is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support the collection of qualitative research data through virtual interviews with patients, family members, and healthcare providers testing a new genetic communication tool. The role will also support qualitative analysis of interview transcripts and field notes and preparation of reports and manuscripts. Responsibilities include:

• Participate in qualitative interviews and qualitative analysis
• Virtually attend scheduled participant interviews
• Follow interview guide during interviews
• Troubleshoot technical issues as needed during interviews
• Debrief after interviews
• Participate in qualitative coding
• Follow IRB approved protocols and procedures

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate student in nursing or a related health discipline
• Prior research assistant experience, or clinical experience in genetic counseling, or equivalent education, training and experience
• Experience in telehealth using Zoom or other virtual meeting platforms
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering 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

• Experience assisting with qualitative research or interview-based studies
• CITI Training in Biomedical or Social Sciences

Application Deadline: May 13

Salary Range: $20/hour

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 5-10

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

University Job Title: 34041N - Clinical Research Assistant 1

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Bruna Soria Galvarro
Contact Email: soriagalvaba@vcu.edu