Research Associate - Job Opening 243652
Augusta University

Research Associate - Job Opening 243652

How to Apply:

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/jobs and search Job ID: 243652.

Required 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; previous supervisory experience.

Job Summary

The Research Associate in this position will provide assistance to the overall functioning activities of 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.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordination of clinical research trials to include meeting with drug company representatives, screening, recruiting and consenting patients, scheduling follow up appointments, coordinating care with other departments, and performing all laboratory and other tests as required by the protocol.
• Receive and respond to all correspondence received in a timely manner.
• Keep investigator informed of patients' condition and provide assistance to investigators in the management of adverse events.
• Attend meetings, computer trainings and workshops as requested.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours which may include early mornings, after hours, nights and weekends which may include up to two weeks on call per month.
• Complete all reports including the annual study continuation report in a timely manner - accurately communicate all necessary information to patients, families, investigators, sponsor, IRB and institutional entities.
• Responsible for collection, processing, storage, and inventory of specimens for specific studies, assessing for adverse events, maintaining investigational devices, staff development and completion of regulatory paperwork as required by the FDA, study sponsor, and Institutional policies and procedures for all assigned studies as well as the Annual IRB Continuation Reports and other IRB activities as requested.
• 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.
• Enter data into the OnCore research data management system as dictated per institutional policy as well as the Greenphire patient debit system.
• Ability to work as a team player and adjust daily schedule in order to accommodate patient and investigator schedules.
• Able to communicate clearly at all times, convey information in a professional manner which will most often involve sensitive patient data or other information. Must be able to communicate in non-abrasive manner.
• Review study bills received for accuracy ensuring that the correct codes are used and the correct amount is billed according to the billing grid for that study in a timely manner.
• Adapt workflow to accommodate study amendments and principal investigator directions.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Shift/Salary

Shift: M-F(work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

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

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Conditions of Employment

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

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 the course of their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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 everyday 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.