Augusta University · 5 hours ago
Research Assistant- Clinical Trials Office
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.88/hr - $18.75/hr
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 Assistant in the Clinical Trials Office will complete data entry, handle biohazards, schedule study visits, and perform various office duties related to clinical research.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Data entry into Microsoft Excel or Access, may also include data abstraction from the electronic medical record into an electronic data capture system
May be required to learn the electronic medical record system
Check temperatures of the freezers and refrigerators and maintain an accurate log
Orient new research assistants
Ship blood or specimens in accordance to regulations
Learn how to handle biohazard materials
Screen eligible patients in the electronic medical record system
Answer office telephone
Maintain a study file or binder
Schedule future study visits
If trained, accurately measure height, weight, and vital signs in the clinic
If trained, safely draw blood for study laboratories
On certain occasions, may be asked to report during weekends or even after working hours
Help other personnel if needed
Run errands in the office, the university and the hospital
Able to maintain patient confidentiality
Work with students in the conduct of a study
If needed, will be trained in aseptic techniques in the Operating Room but limited only according to the research protocol
Might travel to an outside health facility
Audit other research assistants
Properly store study medications
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 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
Preferred
Databases, operating systems, spreadsheets & BLS
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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Vice President for Foundations & CEO, Augusta University Foundation, Inc.
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