Research Associate

Job Title: Research Associate : MCG-Clinical and Trans Sci

Company: Augusta University

Job Summary

Conduct research responsibilities for assigned studies. This position will provide assistance to the overall functioning activities of the Clinical Trials Office (CTO).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research responsibilities for assigned studies.
• Be familiar with study protocols.
• Assist investigators with recruiting patients for studies.
• Screen potential patients.
• Help enroll and randomize patients into studies.
• Collect and enter study data.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documents.
• Resolve data queries.
• Schedule patient visits and procedures.
• Perform or assist with venipuncture.
• Prepare specimens for shipment.
• Review studies to develop strategies for enrollment.
• Schedule pre-site visits, site initiation visits, study start up visits and monitoring visits.
• Keep investigator informed of patient conditions.
• Provide assistance to investigators in the management of adverse events.
• Change workflow to accommodate study amendments and principal investigator directions.
• Serve as patient advocates.
• Schedule follow-up appointments.
• Coordinate care with other departments.
• Perform all laboratory and other tests as required by the protocol.
• Responsible for collection, processing, storage, and inventory of specimens for specific studies.
• Assess for adverse events.
• Maintain investigational devices.
• Staff development.
• Completion of regulatory paperwork as required by the FDA, study sponsor, and institutional policies and procedures for all assigned studies.
• Maintain all FDA, sponsor, and institutional review board documentation.
• Obtain and maintain complete source documentation.
• Accurate and timely completion of all case report forms and other data entry as required by the sponsor and local institutional data management programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Respond to all correspondence in a timely manner.
• Adjust daily schedules to accommodate both the patient and investigator.
• Promote a customer-friendly environment and provide superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees.

About the Clinical Trials Office (CTO)

The CTO is an interdisciplinary research unit that provides support for physician-initiated, grant-funded and industry sponsored clinical trials.

About Augusta University

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office
• Other computer software/databases

Qualifications

• Master'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 research, basic science or clinical laboratory, particularly clinical trial research.
• OR
• 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 a minimum of three years' research and/or clinical experience.
• Some previous experience with social/behavioral science (public health) research is desirable.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization, organizational skills, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work early/late hours, nights/weekends and up to two weeks on call a month.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Multi-task, prioritize and work smart is crucial to this position.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
• Salary: $45,400/annually
• Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Tuition Assistance Program may be available.

Location

• Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
• Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904