Research Assistant (MCG-Med-Gastroenterology)

Full Time
Augusta, GA 30912
Posted
Job description

    About Us

    Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. 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.

    Location

    Augusta University –

    Our Health Sciences Campus:

    1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

    Our Summerville Campus:

    2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

    College/Department Information

    The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG’s expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America’s children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

    Job Summary

    Under the supervision of the Investigator and following established policies and procedures, this position will perform a variety of research activities to include participating in carrying out research objectives, as well as ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and protocol guidelines. Will provide technical support to the Investigator (s) and serve as a liaison between the Institution and the sponsor.

    Responsibilities

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
    • Implements established quality measures to assure compliance.
    • Updates and maintains databases in support of clinical research.
    • May recruit and obtain informed consent from patients and control subjects that meet enrollment parameters, adhering to HIPAA Laws.
    • Maintain related clinical research documents (i.e. case report forms, IRB information, adverse events, protocol changes, drug dispensing logs, regulatory binders, source documents)
    • May order and maintain study specific materials such as supplies and drugs. Maintains study logs per protocol.
    • May collect study specific tasks such as monitoring vital signs, weight, ECG's, phlebotomy, etc.
    • Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications

    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'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' experience in a research, basic science or clinical setting particularly clinical trials research.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    Ability to maintain confidentiality
    Ability to use sound judgement and work independently
    Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
    Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills
    Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

    Shift/Salary/Benefits

    Shift: Days; Monday - Friday

    Pay Grade: R9

    Salary: Minimum: $15.00 - Midpoint-$17.41

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

    Recruitment Period: 11/2/22 - Until Filled

    Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

    Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

    Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

    Conditions of Employment

    All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
    The primary work location for this position is within the Augusta University Medical Center or other Augusta University Health System Clinic Space and is subject to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines. The selected candidate will be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination or an approved exemption. Your application to this position confirms you are aware of this requirement and agree to provide proof of either COVID vaccination or our organization's approval of a medical or religious exemption.
    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 their employment and beyond.

    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.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

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

    How To Apply

    Consider applying with us today!

    https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

    Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

    Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

    If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

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