Augusta University · 5 months ago
Research Associate - Clinical Trials Office
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $57K/yr
3+ years expAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, committed to improving community health through research and clinical trials. The Research Associate will conduct research responsibilities for assigned studies, assist with patient recruitment, data collection, and maintain regulatory documentation within the Clinical Trials Office.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordination of clinical research trials to include meeting with drug and device 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
Attend meetings, computer training, and workshops as requested
Keep investigator informed of patients' condition and provide assistance to investigators in the management of adverse events
Receive and respond to all correspondence received in a timely manner
Complete all reports including the annual study continuation report in a timely manner ' accurately communicate all necessary information to patients, families, investigators, sponsors, 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
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
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking and prioritization
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to recognize potential adverse events and follow SOPs for reporting of such
Ability to follow protocols as designed, remember protocols, and communicate with patients
Ability to adapt workflow to accommodate study amendments and principal investigator directions
Ability to work as a team player and adjust daily schedule in order to accommodate patient and investigator schedules
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
Ability 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
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
Earned vacation time
Sick leave
13 paid holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
Augusta University
Augusta University offers opportunities #LikeNoOther through groundbreaking research, patient-centered clinical expertise and forward-thinking educational programs from three campuses in the beautiful Southern city of Augusta, Georgia, and satellite locations across the state.
5001-10000 employees
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