Research Assistant II – Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry

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Research Assistant II supporting clinical trials for opioid use disorder. Collaborating with medical staff at WVU’s Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The RC will work with the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry (BMED) staff and community-based referral sources to identify potential study subjects.
Assist RC in screening patients for eligibility based on information collected from patients and from review of patient’s medical chart, applying established protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Conduct screening, consenting and randomization activities in accordance with the MOP and local SOPs.
Explain all aspects of study participation to eligible patients as well as educate eligible patients on scope of study and participation.
Obtain signed consent/HIPAA forms and contact info from patients who agree to participate.
Review and ensure consent documents are complete and accurate.
Manage initiation of subject treatment based on randomization using study medication, under supervision of the site PI and Medical Clinician and Research Pharmacist; interact with research pharmacy and Medical Clinician (MC) to ensure that correct medication is delivered to CRC and administered to subject.
Complete structured questionnaires and assessments with subjects and review for completeness and accuracy; schedule dates/times with subjects for collecting follow-up study data.
Perform follow-up study visits for each participant according to study protocol, MOP, and local SOPs.
Perform data abstraction and complete visit checklist/progress notes for all visits.
Collects and processes biological samples.
With appropriate training, may assess vital signs, height, and weight.
Complete daily temperature logs for study supplies.
Manage subject study protocol in collaboration with the PI, ensuring subsequent research activity is strictly followed based on corresponding protocol.
Address patient/provider medical concerns and respond appropriately with limited supervision.
Process and track study payments to participants.
Attend weekly research team meetings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in public health, healthcare, social work, counseling, psychology, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 0-6 months of experience working with patients in a clinical or research setting.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong oral communication and people skills.
Highly self-motivated and independent.
Organized and detail oriented.
Able to interact in a non-stigmatizing way with individuals with substance use disorders.
Able to effectively efficiently and independently work under pressure with competing demands and within a multi-disciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications Experience conducting in-person and telephone interviews; knowledge of research methods and protocols.

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
18 sick days per year
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.
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

data abstractionscreening patientsconducting interviewscollecting biological samplesassessing vital signscompleting questionnairesmanaging study protocolsrandomization activitiesreviewing medical chartsprocessing consent documents

Soft Skills

strong oral communicationpeople skillsself-motivatedindependentorganizeddetail orientednon-stigmatizing interactionability to work under pressuremulti-disciplinary teamworkresponding to medical concerns

Certifications

Master's degree in public healthMaster's degree in healthcareMaster's degree in social workMaster's degree in counselingMaster's degree in psychology