Research Assistant

Augusta University



About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.


Location
Augusta University -


Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912


College/Department Information
TheMedical College of Georgiais one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta,regional clinical campusesfor third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education tomore than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council forGraduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine, and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary
Job Posting Refresh

This position will manage the initiation of clinical trials for the pediatric hematology population according to FDS regulatory and institutional guidelines and requirements; register and enroll eligible patients; manage studies, extract, compile, evaluate and submit data; store and ship biological specimens; monitor study compliance; maintain on-going regulatory requirements; provide information and feedback on designated clinical trials to clinical staff; coordinate data management systems and administer protocol operations within the institution. Position must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of the responsibilities, functions and underlying structure of the department and of the larger institution in organizing and independently prioritizing work, establishing procedures and systems, and ensuring orderly and timely work flow.


Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Participate in projects and development of research protocols, while insuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines.

Act as liaison and manage investigator-initiated federal, multi-centered and industry sponsored clinical trials.

Coordinate activities with respective campus department to ensure succussful study execution.

Assist with the development of new research projects at our Hemophilia Treatment Center program and exploring opportunities for grant funding for program needs.

Submission of research proposals/projects to Augusta University regulatory departments.This includes, but is not limited to leaning/implementing proposals in the following systems - eSprout, IRB, grants and contracts systems, preparing and submitting appropriate regulatory documents for ongoing and new studies.

Maintaining studies for hemophilia patients, assist with study visits and help with obtaining consents.

Assist with the preparation of study budget documents and annual reports required by funding agencies.

Assist with daily functions of the Hemophilia Treatment Center as requested.

Ordering of supplies, tracking/reporting adverse events, and reporting and entering patient data in ATHN WebTracker database.

Maintaining various other databases and entering data for other studies utilizing excel spreadsheets, electronic medical record, etc.

Perform all other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.
OR
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and a minimum of three years' experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to use sound judgement and work independently
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days M/F *Work outside of normal business hours may be required

Pay Grade: R9

Salary: $15.00-$17.42
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.


Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.


Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.


How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, please visit: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U



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