Research Coordinator - Dept of Pathology
Research Coordinator - Dept of Pathology
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All full-time university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits paid annual and holiday leave granted up front generous tuition benefit 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. Learn more about VCUs benefits here.
Summary:
The Department of Pathology is actively recruiting aResearch Coordinator toprovide support for research activities and a research repository to assesschromosomal and genetic changes that are acquired across the of the department is this organization is to provide: (1) individuals with researchopportunities to join studies to assess cellular changes acquired across thelifespan; (2) high quality analyses of the chromosomal/genetic complements ofcase specimens; and (3) to provide cells/data for the NMASKK researchrepository. Communication with research participants data entry/analysis andteaching to appropriate students and health care professionals are also ofparamount importance in meeting the goals of our mission as is the attainment/retentionof research grants
Typical Duties
- Coordination of the ascertainment and recruitment of study participants.
- Communication with study participants to provide them with specimen collection opportunities via either a face-to-face meeting or remote participation.
- Communication with mobile phlebotomy representatives to facilitate remote blood collections.
- Documentation of study participant interactions and consent.
- Preparation of study participant metrics and outcomes for study progress tracking.
- Collection and review of medical history information and completion of deep phenotyping data analysis.
- Analysis of phenotype metrics to assess potential correlations with biomarkers.
- Compilation and communication of the results of the analysis of the number and structure of chromosomes in cells using molecular cytogenetic techniques including (but not limited to) FISH technology.
- Organization of the NMASKK repository and communication with repository members to enhance community engagement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Working knowledge of genetic counseling skills medical genetics (with a focus on Down syndrome) and cytogenetics
- Knowledge of health care systems and opportunities for remote study participant engagement
- Keen communication and organizational skills
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- A sense of responsibility and respect for study participants and patient confidentiality
- Bachelors degree in a life science program.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a life science program.
- Experience in genetic counseling preferred
- Certification (past or present) as a genetic counselor desired
Job Code: 34111 - 34116
ORP Eligible: No
This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project needs availability of funds and performance.
The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veterans period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
