Inside Higher Ed · 20 hours ago
Research Associate- MCG-Clinical & Trans Sci
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. The Research Associate will assist in the functioning of the Clinical Trials Office, coordinating clinical research trials and supporting various research activities.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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 of research and/or clinical experience
Preferred
Completion of Citi Program (Learner group 1 FDA regulated research)
CCRC, CCRA, or CCRP certification is highly desirable
BLS certification is a plus
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
Inside Higher Ed
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Funding
Current Stage
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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